When your loved one needs around the clock medical care, you may decide that they can get the care and the life they deserve in a nursing home. This way, you know that your loved one has medical professionals attending to their needs and maintaining a high quality of life for them. However, when a staff member is abusive or negligent, your loved one’s health can suffer—and their life can be put at risk. If this has happened to your loved one, you may not know who to turn to. A St. Louis nursing home abuse lawyer from Thomas Law Offices can help you hold the nursing home accountable for their actions and fight for your loved one to get the justice they deserve.
Thomas Law Offices understands how difficult it can be to realize your loved one wasn’t getting the care they deserved in their nursing home. While we cannot undo the harm that was done while they were in that facility, we can help you show the nursing home that their actions were unacceptable. We’ll also seek to maximize your loved one’s compensation so they’re able to go to a safe and responsible nursing home where they can recover and live their lives with proper care and dignity.
It’s important to know that nursing home residents have many rights that protect their independence. Residents make their own decisions and are still in charge of their lives in a nursing home. Let’s take a look at some of the categories of those rights.
Your loved one has more rights than those listed above. We’re well-versed in the various rights your loved one is entitled to and your St. Louis nursing home abuse attorney will carefully investigate what happened to find out the rights that were violated.
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Nursing abuse can occur in a number of ways and each type has some common signs to look out for. Make sure to keep an eye out for any red flags when you’re visiting your loved one.
Neglect works in a slightly different way. In the examples above, there is intent behind the action. When neglect occurs, it’s typically because the nursing home cannot provide your loved one with the care they need. Neglect can lead to issues resulting from:
When you’re seeking justice for your loved one, you may wonder how this abuse or neglect occurred in the first place. Let’s go over the reasons that can contribute to an abusive or negligent nursing home environment.
Nursing home abuse can occur when they don’t have enough staff to provide care for residents. This can lead to staff rushing through their duties, which can result in a mistake. Some residents may be left alone for hours and won’t get the care they need.
Caring for others is a demanding job that can take a physical and emotional toll. Staff members could turn to unhealthy coping methods, like drinking alcohol or abusing drugs. If they work while they’re intoxicated, they could make a mistake that harms a resident.
Nursing homes are supposed to have protocols in place that protect residents when they come forward with a complaint. If a resident comes forward and the nursing home fails to act or retaliates against the resident, then abuse may continue to occur.
No matter the reasons behind the abuse or neglect your loved one faced, there is never an excuse for the injuries or illnesses your loved one had to suffer through. These should have been prevented. A St. Louis nursing home abuse lawyer from Thomas Law Offices will help you stand up for your loved one.
When your loved one has been abused or neglected in their nursing home, the personal injury lawyers at Thomas Law Offices are ready to help you. We’ll find out how your loved one was harmed and who was responsible.
We’ll also fight for full and fair compensation. Your loved one may need significant medical care to recover from the abuse they faced. If you’re trying to find a better placement for your loved one, getting your loved one the care they need, and you’re dealing with a legal matter, it can all be too much. We’re here to help you with the legal process and will fight for compensation so your loved one can get the treatment they need, as well as a new home.
To get started on your case, contact our office today for a free consultation. A St. Louis nursing home abuse lawyer will help you find the best way forward for you and your loved one.
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