From finances to physical care, you trust nursing homes to care for your loved ones in their greatest time of need. Most importantly, when the care is substandard and even harmful, you need to find help. According to the Nursing Home Abuse Center, only one out of every 14 incidents are brought to the attention of authorities. However, nursing home abuse cases often go unnoticed and are grossly underreported. The nursing home abuse lawyer at Samuels Reynolds Law Firm can help you through your nursing home abuse case.
It’s important to remember that even in the care of a licensed care facility, abuse can occur. Abuse types are most often physical, financial, emotional or sexual in nature. Mistreatment is any intentional action that harms an elderly patient. Statistics have shown that the older a person is, the more likely abuse may occur. Abuse is often overlooked because professionals are not always trained to catch it and the elder might be afraid, confused or scared to report. Furthermore, the risk of death increases by 300 percent for loved ones that suffer abuse because of the increased stress. Our firm has the unique experience your nursing home abuse case needs.
If you suspect abuse or see warning signs that problems exist, report it! Or if you are worried about abuse, call the doctor to help you get to the bottom of the situation. Finally, if you witness abuse, call 911 and get the local authorities involved.
After starting the process to report nursing home abuse and negligence, find a good nursing home negligence attorney who can help you understand the laws and get justice for your loved one. Don’t let the abuse continue. Also, if you need help understanding elderly rights or reporting nursing home abuse, call Samuels Reynolds Law Firm today at (803) 779-4000 or contact us here for a free consultation. We understand how hard a situation like this can be. We can explain your rights and help you understand your next steps.
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