Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

in Arizona

There are currently 1.6 million nursing home residents in almost 17,000 nursing homes in the United States. The number of nursing home residents is expected to quadruple by 2050. Yet already, nursing homes are understaffed with overworked, and underpaid, and under trained employees. These conditions contribute to poor treatment of vulnerable seniors, many of which are reluctant to mention abuse or neglect out of a sense of indignity and shame.

Contact an experienced nursing home negligence lawyer.

Family members of nursing home residents are increasingly being counted on to monitor for signs of neglect on a regular basis. But with families tending to spread apart geographically, a close family member may not be available to do so. As a result, nursing home neglect sometimes leads to illness or even death of the resident.

Following are some indicators of potential neglect:

• Dehydration
• Weight Loss/malnutrition
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia
• Bed sores
• Persistent bad odor
• Insufficient staff at the facility
• Medication left over at the end of a prescription period
• Sudden change in the resident’s behavior
• Rashes

If you suspect that a loved one is being neglected or abused in a nursing home, you should document your observations and take immediate steps to secure your loved one’s safety. An experienced Arizona nursing home neglect lawyer can investigate the situation and be able to inform you with regard to your rights and legal options.

Contact our Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys today to find an experienced nursing home neglect lawyer.