Don't Accept Substandard Care from a Nursing Home
Having a loved one in a nursing home is hard enough. When you know or suspect that your elderly parent or other relative is suffering from abuse or neglect, the stakes suddenly get higher. At the New Jersey law firm of Brady, Brady & Reilly (BBR), our lawyers help people whose loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect in a nursing home or other care facility. There is something you can do.
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When you consult our attorneys about taking legal action because a loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect in a care facility, we examine the issues, ask the right questions and determine a course of action that will stop the abuse or neglect and protect your loved one. We advise you about your options, discuss the legal process with you and make sure you understand your rights and those of your relative. By being informed, you will be in a better position to decide what to do next.
What to Look For
If you hear complaints about treatment every time you visit, don't ignore them. Ask questions, look around and even talk with other patients and their families. Signs of abuse or neglect that should be addressed right away include these:
- Bedsores
- Evidence of malnutrition
- Unexplained bruises
- Over-use of restraints and medication
- Assaults by other patients
- Physical abuse by staff — hitting or slapping are the most common
Depending on the circumstances, it may be necessary to remove the individual from the care facility to protect him or her. In other instances, we may be able to file a lawsuit on behalf of the person to recover damages for injuries already received. Our lawyers can advise you about the best steps to take.
Contact a New Jersey Attorney
Contact a trial lawyer at BBR for a free initial consultation if a loved one has been receiving substandard care or has been abused in a health facility or nursing home. We handle nursing home abuse cases in northern New Jersey, including Newark and Jersey City. Our attorneys have been helping people with personal injury claims since the 1970s and know what to do.
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