Cumming Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney

Cumming, Georgia Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Lawyer – Nursing Home Law Office in Cumming, GA

Casey W. Stevens Law: Alpharetta Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyers represents elder care negligence cases all over north Georgia.

When you entrust the safety, health, and happiness of someone you care about to a healthcare professional or facility, you expect them to provide the highest quality care for your loved one. The thought of your elderly or disabled loved one falling victim to nursing home abuse is horrifying. Unfortunately, this kind of abuse does occur and it is more common than you might think. Statistics show that 90% of facilities that operate for profit have been cited for some form of deficiency in the care that they provide. The majority of instances of nursing home neglect are the result of poorly trained staff or insufficient staffing. In the worst cases, staff members will purposefully harm elderly residents who cannot defend themselves. Call us today if you believe a loved one has been the victim of a nursing home abuse.

Contact Casey W. Stevens Law: Alpharetta Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyers for a free case evaluation: 770-408-6364

At Casey W. Stevens Law: Alpharetta Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyers, we represent people who have been injured by nursing home neglect or abuse.

Know What to Look for

Nursing home abuse and neglect is far too common. Knowing what signs could indicate abuse or neglect of your loved one can be crucial in determining a problem.

Some common signs of nursing home abuse include:

• signs of anemia
• unnatural bruising anywhere on the body
• unexplained and excessive weight loss
• poorly maintained surroundings, signs of rodents or bugs
• signs the resident has not been properly cleaned or attended to
• personal items such as clothing or valuables that are missing, soiled or broken
• odors not consistent with a well-cared for client can come from wounds
• untreated medical problems such as bedsores, or wounds

Nursing home neglect or negligence commonly occur because the staff has not followed the standard of care mandated by the State of Georgia. When left unaddressed, issues occurring with the fragile elderly can quickly turn catastrophic. Untreated wounds, missing, or mistiming medications and improper nutrition are all seen commonly in nursing homes. Residents who have food allergies or intolerance must have consistent accommodations made. As we saw recently, improper quarantine protocol when a virus is circulating throughout a facility can result in tragic deaths. Failure to maintain the safety of the resident is also a problem in nursing homes.

Residents’ who are not adequately supervised can fall and injure themselves. Other times, attendants who are tasked to move a resident might not have the strength or technique to do so safely. We’ve seen cases where resident’s wheelchair wheels were not locked when the client was left unattended, or while in a transport vehicle, resulting in chairs flipping over or rolling into things. Alzheimer’s patients require a special standard of care to keep them from wandering away. Regardless of the cause of the injury, when you enter into a contract with a nursing home facility, they are legally bound to provide your loved one with a specific standard of care as outlined by the Georgia Department of Community Health.

Are you convinced that someone you love has suffered injury or abuse due to the neglect of their care, staff or facility?

Call Casey W. Stevens at 770-408-6364 or contact our office online to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.