Fresno Elder Abuse Attorney
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Abuse of the Elderly
When we entrust our family members and loved ones to a nursing home facility, we expect that they will provide adequate medical care and attention to their needs. Sadly, nursing home neglect and abuse are a relatively common occurrence in California. It is estimated that one in three nursing homes is affected by elder abuse or some form of neglect. At times nursing home abuse and neglect may stem from facilities that are understaffed or crowded. At other times budgetary concerns may have caused nursing home facilities to cut corners in hiring and training of staff, medical care, hygiene, or nutrition. Common cases of elder abuse in nursing homes include:
- Bedsores
- Dehydration
- Emotional Abuse
- Excessive Use of Force or Restraints
- Failure to Diagnose
- Financial Abuse
- Improper Hygiene
- Malnutrition
- Medical Malpractice
- Neglect
- Overmedication
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Unexplained Injuries
- Wrongful Death
How a Fresno Elder Abuse Lawyer Can Help
If you suspect that your loved one has sustained injuries as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect, it’s important to consult with a Fresno lawyer as soon as possible. It may be within your rights to take legal action against the responsible caregiver or facility and hold them financially accountable to injuries sustained as a result of nursing home neglect and abuse.
At the Pacific Attorney Group, we have over 35 years of collective legal experience in representing clients in their personal injury and elder abuse cases. Our team is committed to aggressively representing our clients so they can be financially compensated for the damages that resulted from the elder abuse. This may include reimbursement for medical expenses and future medical expenses as well as mental anguish and other damages.
Please contact a Fresno elder abuse lawyer at our firm about your nursing home abuse or neglect case today. We offer a free consultation and case review.