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Nursing Home Negligence

Macon Nursing Home Negligence Attorney

Most people do not want to "end up" in a nursing home. Most families never want to see their loved ones there either and would happily take care of a loved one themselves, if they could. However, sometimes the demands of life or the type of medical care that is needed make that impossible.

If you have already been forced to make the difficult decision to enter or to put someone you love into the care of a nursing home, do not let shame or guilt keep you from stopping potential abuse. Contact Nelson & Smith today to schedule a free consultation with our lawyer.

At Nelson & Smith, LLC, we seek compensation for victims of nursing home negligence in Middle Georgia from negligent care providers. One issue that allows nursing home abuse to exist and continue is the uncertainty that families, and sometimes even the victims themselves, have about whether or not it is really happening. Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to look for include:

  • Unexplained fractures, bruises, and other injuries (abuse or understaffing)
  • Significant weight loss (possible malnutrition or dehydration)
  • Dementia (possible overmedication)
  • Bedsores and decubitus ulcers (possible neglect)
  • Unattended wandering, fall down accidents (understaffing-overcrowding issues)

The unpleasant fact of the matter is that these "care providers" are really businesses—businesses that are focused on making a profit. Because the largest overhead expense is labor, it is no surprise that most examples of nursing home negligence can be traced directly to staffing issues. To squeeze profits, companies generally do one of three things: they under-staff their facilities, overcrowd them, or simply choose to hire the cheapest labor they can even if those workers may pose a danger to the residents or are supremely under-qualified.

Let Us Help You Get Your Life Back — Call 478-746-0063 Today

Put a stop to nursing home negligence and start your recovery at the same time. Call our Macon-Warner Robins area law office or contact us online. We offer free consultations at no risk or obligation to you.

Disclaimer pursuant to Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 7.1(a)(6): The statement "no attorneys' fees unless we are able to secure a verdict or settlement on your behalf" refers only to those fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal actions usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.