Questions About Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
in Denver and throughout Colorado and Wyoming
What are the types of nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse falls into the general categories of physical abuse and neglect. Physical abuse would include pinching, hitting, kicking, overmedication, and other physical acts. Neglect often takes the form of malnutrition, failure to groom, failure to properly medicate, and other negligent acts. Sadly, each year there are more than a few cases of rape and sexual assault of nursing home patients. Even worse, when a nursing home patient is raped, the perpetrator is often found to be a member of the nursing home staff.
What are some of the signs of physical abuse?
Some of the signs of physical abuse might include:
- Unexplained bruises and other injuries.
- Excessive restraint.
- Uncharacteristic drowsiness and unresponsiveness.
What are some of the signs of negligent abuse?
Some of the signs of nursing home negligence include:
- Poor hygiene and dental care
- Excessive weight loss or signs of malnutrition or dehydration
- Bedsores
What should I do if I suspect nursing home abuse?
If at all possible, remove the abused person from the facility as soon as possible. Next, alert the appropriate agency, which you can locate at http://www.eldercare.gov. Once the patient is out of danger and the authorities alerted, contact an experienced nursing home neglect and abuse attorney. Your lawyer will evaluate your case with you and help you recover damages for the injuries inflicted on your loved one.
More Information About Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuits
If your loved one has been assaulted or seriously injured in a nursing home in Colorado, Wyoming or anywhere in the Rocky Mountain region, you will need an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer to represent you. Burg Simpson has the experience, and the resources, to ensure that you can recover the damages you deserve for your injuries and your losses. Please call or email our nursing home injury lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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