Philadelphia Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Negligence and Abuse in Nursing Homes

You probably screened a number of facilities as to cleanliness, atmosphere, friendliness of staff, and quality of care before you selected a nursing home for your loved one. You wanted to ensure the staff was competent and the living environment would be as pleasant as possible. You may not have been aware that abuse is a common problem that many residents of these facilities experience. Nursing home abuse is unfortunately not a new problem. Too many families have been shocked to find out the treatment their elders or other loved ones have experienced. Anyone suspecting that a resident of a nursing home is being abused should consult a Philadelphia personal injury attorney for assistance.

More common forms of abuse include inadequate medical care, unnecessary use of restraints, inadequate toileting, little grooming, involuntary seclusion, withholding of food, and withholding water. Many types of abuse and neglect directly stem from being understaffed where management puts profit above the wellbeing of those in its charge. Poorly supervised and insufficiently trained staff members can also unwittingly or deliberately neglect or mistreat residents who may not have the ability to communicate and make their needs known. 25% of residential care facilities are cited for injury or wrongful death annually. Sadly there are a number of types of abuse which occur in many of these facilities such as:

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse

Sometimes an abused resident is too intimidated to tell friends or family what is happening. A nursing home abuse lawyer at our firm can help you and your loved one to resolve this situation and recover damages from the liable parties.

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Philadelphia

If you have concerns about the treatment or wellbeing of a friend or loved one who is a resident in a nursing home facility talk to a trusted personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Steven Laynas for experienced and professional help.

If you or a loved one is being abused, contact a Philadelphia nursing home abuse attorney at our firm for the advice and assistance you need.