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Representing Families of Florida Nursing Home Abuse Victims
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you may be concerned about neglect or abuse. Perhaps you noticed unexplained injuries or a change in behavior. If you suspect abuse or negligent care, you should report it immediately.
You may also want to contact a lawyer. The Law Offices of Charles R. Scully helps families with loved ones who have suffered nursing home neglect or abuse. We can provide the experienced legal counsel you need during this difficult time. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg suspicious nursing home injuries attorney, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.
What Are the Signs of Neglect or Abuse?
When a nursing home resident is unable to directly communicate negligent treatment or abuse, the family is left to figure out what may have happened. Some common signs that your loved one may have suffered abuse or neglect may include:
- Head injuries
- Broken bones
- Bruises, cuts or sprains
- Torn rotator cuffs
- Bedsores
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Overmedicating
- Emotional trauma
- Withdrawing from social interaction
- Fear and agitation
- Crying
- Infantile behavior (sucking, rocking)
While these incidents and injuries can happen anywhere, nursing homes with inadequate, inexperienced staff may be more likely to provide negligent care, commit abuse or miss the signs of physical and sexual abuse committed by others.
Nursing home neglect is the failure to provide basic, necessary services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and supervision. If these acts are intentional, then the case may be nursing home abuse. Depending on the case, the facility may be held liable for issues such as:
- Inadequate resident supervision
- Inappropriate or negligent treatment by caregivers
- Maintaining sanitary conditions
- Maintaining the safety of the building and grounds
Clearwater Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys
Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.
