Nursing Home Negligence

What is Nursing Home Neglect?

Elder, disabled and dependent adults depend on nursing homes to provide most if not all of their daily care, which includes food, water, medicine, toileting, grooming, social and physical stimulation. Nursing home neglect laws encompass the federal and state governments that establish uniform standards for nursing homes to provide adequate care for the residents and ensure their protection and safety. However, because nursing homes are not sufficiently staffed, and the staff there is generally underpaid, millions of elder and dependent adults are recurrently being neglected and abused.

Whether it is a single incident that causes injury or recurrent neglect or abuse, the victim or his/her next of kin has a right to bring claims against the nursing home under nursing home neglect laws. If the nursing home is found to be negligent or abusive, the victim and/or next of kin will generally be awarded monetary compensation and the nursing home could potentially lose its certification for failing to supply the expected care (leading to a loss of federal funding).

Nursing home neglect attorneys represent elderly or otherwise dependent adults who have been injured and families of those who have died from injuries resulting from neglect or abuse at the hands of nursing homes, in-home caregivers, medical providers, or any other person or business responsible for caring for the elderly or otherwise incompetent. If this describes your situation, consult with a Lead

Every year nursing home abuse takes a large toll on the 1.6 million nursing home residents nationwide. The decision to place a family member under the care of a nursing home can be enough of a challenge without having to consider the potential for abuse.

The severity of some instances of nursing home abuse is a direct indication that immediate changes need to be made and implemented to stop any more pain and suffering from occurring. Our attorneys can help bring justice to the families of the deceased or injured residents and put a stop to the alarming instances of nursing home abuse that occurs on a nationwide basis.

If a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, call Meinhart, Smith & Manning today at (502) 589-2700 or contact us online for a free consultation.