Your Loved Ones Deserve to Be Treated With Respect
Nursing homes in Pennsylvania and across the country face problems such as overcrowding, understaffing and lack of training. Many facilities rely on nurses' aides for the majority of direct patient care, and do not have enough LPNs or RNs to provide adequate supervision. When you combine these issues with a vulnerable population, it is not difficult to see how neglect and abuse occur.
There is no excuse, however, for the neglect or abuse of elderly residents. Nursing homes are responsible for the well-being of residents. At Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C., our attorneys represent injured nursing home patients and their families. If your loved one was injured by neglect or abuse, speak with one of our attorneys today. For a free consultation with our Philadelphia nursing home negligence lawyers, please call 610-892-9200 or contact us online.
Injuries Common to Nursing Home Residents
Sick and elderly individuals are at increased risk for serious injury or illness, so negligent care is especially dangerous. Nursing home residents often suffer injuries and illnesses resulting from:
- Bedsores
- Elopement
- Wandering
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Medication errors
- Falls
In addition to injuries caused by neglect, we handle claims of nursing home abuse. This may include mental, physical or sexual abuse, improper use of restraints, theft, and denial of food and water. We thoroughly investigate the staff, review personnel records and duty rosters, and interview witnesses. If the facility did not perform adequate background checks and credentialing on the staff, we may be able to hold it accountable for negligence.
Pennsylvania Elder Abuse Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation, please call 610-892-9200.
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