Circeo Law Firm, PSC
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Lexington
Circeo Law Firm People often move to nursing homes when they can no longer take care of their daily needs independently. Most nursing facility patients require specialized care they cannot receive at home, and they rely on the employees to provide it. Inattentive staff in Lexington nursing homes can seriously harm residents or even lead to their deaths.
If you believe a loved one in a nursing home has suffered because of neglectful personnel, a seasoned nursing home abuse attorney from Circeo Law Firm can meet with you to learn what has happened. We can help you determine if you have legal grounds to seek compensation through a lawsuit.
Nursing home residents who do not receive the care and attention they need are at risk of developing serious problems, such as the following.
Some patients develop bedsores from remaining in the same position for too long. Nursing home staff members should regularly rotate the residents in their beds or move them to chairs so they do not develop pressure ulcers.
Many nursing home residents have serious medical needs that require intervention, medication, and supervision. Caregivers who are too busy might fail to notice that a patient has declined or developed an infection or illness.
Nursing homes are responsible for meeting their residents’ dietary and nutritional needs. Sometimes, staff members fail to give the patients sufficient water or food, which can lead to dehydration and weight loss.
Some people in nursing homes are able to walk but have cognitive difficulties. Caregivers must ensure these residents do not leave the facilities by themselves, as this can be dangerous.
Nursing homes must meet patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Staff members who are not adequately attentive to residents sometimes leave them alone in their rooms all day with little or no opportunity to socialize, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
Our Lexington lawyers understand how devastating it can be to suspect that the caregivers in your relative’s nursing facility have been neglectful. We can work with you and your family to hold the inattentive staff members and their employers responsible for what your loved one has endured.
Many long-term care facility residents are unwilling to report that the employees are neglecting them. These patients might fear getting their caregivers in trouble or suffering retribution for complaining. Other residents are unable to report the inattentiveness because of their physical or cognitive impairments. If inattentiveness leads to fatal consequences, only a loved one can pursue justice on their behalf.
If you suspect that your loved one is not receiving adequate care, you and your family should check for signs of neglect, including:
Our Lexington legal team can work closely with you to investigate whether a long-term care facility’s employees have failed to attend to your loved one’s needs and help you pursue an injury claim for any losses sustained due to that negligence.
When your loved one moves to a nursing home, you expect the staff members to provide the specialized care and attention you can no longer offer. If you believe your relative has received substandard care in the facility, our attorneys at Circeo Law Firm can assist you. We have successful experience with cases involving inattentive staff in Lexington nursing homes, and we collect no up-front fees. Call us today to schedule your free consultation.
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Circeo Law Firm, PSC
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