Nursing Home Negligence

If you or a loved one has been injured in a nursing home they may have a case and be entitled to compensation.

Neglect

Nursing home negligence or the lack of proper care and supervision is often the cause for rapidly declining health of your loved ones leading to permanent damage or even death. Residents typically do not report neglect. Some are afraid or simply do not recognize it themselves.

Nursing home negligence includes, but is not limited to failure to provide:

  • Proper transfers
  • Adequate nutrition
  • Adequate hydration
  • Supervision
  • Proper wound control
  • Bedsore prevention
  • Hygiene
  • Assistance with bathroom needs
  • Clean clothing and bedding
  • Medical care
  • Medications
  • Protection from safety hazards