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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
An increasing elderly
population has led to an increased nursing home population,
and with this has come an increased incidence of nursing
home negligence and abuse. Governmental agencies help
oversee the care and services provided by nursing homes and
both federal and state governments have established
standards for he protection and safety of patients.
Despite these governmental
agencies, over one million nursing home residents are abused
or neglected in some manner each year. Whether the abuse
consists of recurrent negligence or a single incident which
causes injury, the victim has a right to damages. In some
cases, the nursing home can lose its certification for
failing to supply the expected care leading to a loss of
federal funding.
Nursing home abuse and
neglect can lead to severe personal injuries and death from
falls, malnutrition or dehydration, bedsores, gangrene, and
poor medical care. At the Henry law firm, we have years of
experience representing victims and the families of victims
who have suffered severe injuries and wrongful death as a
result of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Contact an Experienced Attorney
If you or a
loved one has suffered an injury or death as a result of a
fall or neglect at a nursing home, we would be glad to talk to you about your
case. Call us for a
FREE CONSULTATION at
1-800-491-8133 or visit our
contact page.
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