Nursing Home Negligence

Macon, Georgia, Nursing Home Abuse 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 an elderly family member themselves, if they could. However, sometimes the demands of life or the type of medical care or assisted living 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 nursing home abuse. Contact Nelson & Smith today to schedule a free consultation with our lawyer.

At Nelson & Smith, LLP, we seek compensation for victims of nursing home negligence in Middle Georgia from negligent care providers. One issue that allows nursing home abuse is the uncertainty families and sometimes victims themselves, have about whether or not it is really happening. Our elder law neglect attorney can help you identify the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to look for, including:

• 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: inadequate staffing in their facilities, overcrowded, or simply choosing to hire the least expensive labor, even if those workers pose a danger to the residents or are under-qualified, poorly-trained and virtually unsupervised.

Our personal injury practice is committed to helping ensure that elderly care facilities and others are held accountable for their negligent actions and policies. Our goal is to see to it that you find the justice you seek and compensation you deserve for your loved one's injuries or death.

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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.