Consult a lawyer before answering questions from nursing home management or insurance company representatives. Tell the victim's personal physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report any changes in memory, increased confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time. Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the incident. Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Residents in a nursing home sometimes have difficulty communicating with their family and friends when there is a problem with the care they are receiving.
Abuse can occur in a number of different forms.
Typically there are five types of nursing home abuse. If you have observed these, or similar warning signs, and you would like to talk to us regarding whether your loved one might have a claim for nursing home abuse, please call us immediately. There is never a charge for an initial consultation. Naturally, you are under no obligation to engage our law firm at the initial conference. To Ask When considering hiring a lawyer to represent you or a family member in a nursing home abuse case, there are very specific questions you should ask to evaluate the lawyer's experience with this specialized type of claim.