Protecting A Resident's Rights

Recent reports of resident abuse and neglect have made residents and their families more aware of the care given by their nursing home. Some warning signs of abuse and neglect are:

  • Repeated falls and fractures
  • Physical and chemical restraints
  • Improper medication
  • Significant weight loss
  • Bed sores
  • Inadequate or untrained staffing
  • Residents wandering without proper supervision
  • Unexpected death
  • Poor hygiene of residents
  • Unsanitary conditions
  • Unexplained bruising
  • Defective equipment

Sometimes, a lawsuit may be files in state court to protect a resident's rights or to obtain damages for physical and mental pain to the resident caused by the nursing home's abuse or neglect. For questions regarding abuse and neglect at nursing homes and assisted living facilities or to discuss with you the option of a lawsuit for damages, contact the Nursing Home Group of Ward Black Law. Phone: 336-333-2244 or 800-531-9191

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