Nursing home abuse and neglect occurs when a nursing home causes injury by failing to take proper care of a resident. The national statistics on nursing home and elder abuse state that one in three households in America will be affected in some way by abuse of an elder in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Because the senior citizen population is growing at a rapid pace, nursing homes and senior assisted care facilities are expected to triple in the next three years. Often times, nursing homes, in an attempt to save money and/or maximize their profit, will use inadequately trained or unqualified staff. This puts your loved one at severe risk for injury and even wrongful death.
Nursing home abuse and neglect in Ohio can include the following:
• Disregard for the necessities of daily living
• Lack of care for existing medical problems
• Infections and bed sores
• Failure to protect from falls
• Unsanitary and unsafe conditions
• Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
• Assault and battery
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have a legal responsibility to care for their residents properly and safely. When they neglect that responsibility, the personal injury lawyers at Brannon & Associates can help. Our lawyers will ensure your loved ones are protected, and will prevent further instances of abuse and neglect. We will force offending nursing homes to meet responsibilities to their residents by holding them legally accountable.
If you or a loved one has been injured or abused in a nursing home, you need the proven skill and knowledge of Brannon & Associates. With more than 30 years experience representing personal injury victims, our lawyer will help you get the settlement you deserve. The law sets time limits in which you can pursue a claim for your injuries, and once that time passes, you lose the right to recover costs incurred by your injuries. Call today for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in our Dayton office, or your home or hospital room.
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