Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Elder abuse is far too common in nursing homes and assisted living centers. We all deserve to live with dignity — especially elderly people. Unfortunately, elderly people are often vulnerable and easy prey for neglect or abuse. If you suspect that your elderly relative's injuries are the result of nursing home abuse or neglect, talk to nursing home neglect lawyer Scott Palmer.

If your loved one's death was caused by nursing home abuse or neglect, contact our law firm.

Vulnerable elderly people are often unable to express what has happened to them or they are afraid to say anything about their caretakers. If you notice signs of abuse or neglect, if the nursing home's explanations don't ring true, talk to an attorney who understands the law and is willing to investigate the circumstances.

Neglect and abuse in a nursing home can result from negligent care or by abusive staff member or other residents:

• Bed sores: Bed sores can nearly always be prevented with care and attention. Neglected bed sores can result in life-threatening infections.
• Falls: When staffers fail to follow the correct procedures, transfers (bed, to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet) can result in falls and broken bones. Sometimes the injuries are not noticed because the patient is bedridden, but there is still pain.
• Poor nutrition: An under-staffed nursing home may not take the time to be sure all patients are receiving the food and, especially, liquids that the patients need.
• Medication errors: Nursing medication errors can cause patients to receive the wrong amounts of medications or no medications at all. In some cases, nursing homes may deliberately over-medicate patients to control them.
• Sexual abuse, physical abuse: If you notice that an elderly resident suddenly seems fearful, the cause could be abuse that they are unable or unwilling to report because of fear of retaliation.
• Wandering off: Nursing home patients may become disoriented and wander off if poorly supervised.

If your relative has suffered injury or an untimely death in a nursing home, residential care center, or group home, contact Dallas nursing home abuse attorney Scott Palmer at his Dallas office.