Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Regarding Nursing Home Abuse
Knowing that your loved one's care is in reliable, professional hands can be a great comfort to you and the entire family. It is important to remain vigilant to any signs of negligence when you visit as changes in staff or management can also mean changes in the quality of care which is provided. A significant percentage of residential care and nursing home facilities are found to be in violation of regulations each year which can result in serious personal injury . Some extreme cases have given rise to
wrongful death claims. If you have concerns that care your loved one is receiving doesn't satisfy the expected standards, talk to a
Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who is dedicated to eliminating neglectful care and
medical malpractice in nursing homes.
Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Los Angeles
Maintaining adequate trained staff while keeping operating costs under control can be difficult for a nursing home. In understaffed conditions resident's care can be neglected and abusive or predatory staff members may be free to prey upon the vulnerable. Lodging a complaint with the management may have no effect. A knowledgeable nursing home abuse attorney at our firm can explain your options and help you protect your loved one's rights. Some signs of neglect or abuse include:
- Soiled linens
- Poor personal hygiene
- Bruises, broken bones, unexplained accidents
- Pressure wounds, bed sores, skin ulcers
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Failure to diagnose, failure to treat, medication errors, adverse effects from dangerous drugs
- Missing valuables
- Missing money
- Unnecessary restraint
- Resident's complaints of abuse
The elderly and infirm can be taken advantage of and intimidated far too easily by an unethical predator. Lybarger Law has been protecting and helping victims of negligence and abuse for two decades and has an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau website. When there are signs of neglect or abuse the need the support and resources that an experienced personal injury lawyer can provide.
View the firm's profile at FindaNursingHomeAbuseLawyer.com.
Contact a Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer
for assistance if your loved one has suffered abuse.