Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

Upland Elder Abuse Attorney

Discovering that your loved one was abused or neglected in a nursing home or other skilled nursing facility is unsettling. If you believe that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you should contact an experienced elder law attorney. The Law Offices of Brian Brandt can provide you with the dedicated service and experience you need to pursue your claim.

Elder abuse cases must be aggressively pursued. We are work to protect the rights of victims and preventing future neglect and abuse. Contact us for experienced, empathetic and aggressive representation.

We seek answers, justice and results.

Nursing homes are often understaffed. The staff can be under-trained. Patients are subjected to abuse or substandard care. Our job is to investigate the facts of your case including interviewing witnesses, staff, protocol and the methods and procedures of care that may have lead up to the injury.

Elder abuse may involve physical abuse, sexual abuse or emotional abuse which results in the personal injury or wrongful death of a nursing home resident. Nursing home neglect or abuse cases often involve:

• Medication errors (failing to follow doctor orders or abusing chemical restraints)
• Improper nutrition (resulting in dehydration or malnutrition)
• Falls / broken hips (often caused by insufficient restraints or supervision)
• Bed sores (caused by failure to turn an immobile patient in bed)
• Lack of supervision (resulting in disoriented patients, such as Alzheimer patients walking off)

Many nursing home injuries are caused by the neglect of patients, even if they are not abused outright. A disoriented patient who is not properly restrained or who does not have a waist restraint or bedrail may suffer serious injuries that could even lead to death. A broken hip or fall can be fatal to an elderly person.

We understand the severity of nursing home abuse or neglect. We strive to protect your loved ones and future victims of elder abuse by pursuing accountability now.

Many victims are not aware of what is going on or may be intimidated or unable to communicate the neglect or abuse. Often times it is the family member who becomes responsible for caring for the victim and addressing the abuse. We are experienced working with family members of abuse victims to identify the source of liability and proceed with the case to ensure compensation and an investigation into the abusive facility. We can also assist you in contacting the Department of Health and Services, which is the agency that oversees nursing homes. The DOHS will investigate the negligence abuse and handle your claim from and administrative perspective.

We are here to help you and your family through this sensitive matter. To speak with our experienced elder abuse lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Brian Brandt.

Free consultations • Available for night and weekend appointments • No attorneys' fees unless you are compensated