Understanding Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Do you currently have a loved one living in a nursing home facility? These are often comprehensive and reputable places of business that allow for families to place their elderly relatives into a place where they will be cared for, given medical treatment and companionship as they enter into the twilight of their life. However, due to budget cuts and negligent staff, this responsibility to their patients is often pushed to the wayside - leaving the patients as the ones to suffer.
If you have suspicions that your loved one is currently suffering from nursing home abuse or negligence, you should not hesitate to get the involvement of an experienced
personal injury lawyer. By dealing with a knowledgeable attorney, you can begin to investigate into the situation, building a case to help protect the best interests of both you and your loved one. Typical signs to look out for regarding abuse include the following:
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Unexplained wounds (contusions, lacerations, etc.)
- Drowsiness from being over-medicated
- Drastic changes to wills or trusts
- Large withdrawals from bank accounts
- Changes in emotional behavior
While these could have other explanations, if you see one or several, it should be reason enough to raise the alarm. Contact a San Diego nursing home abuse attorney from the Law Office of Mark Bush as soon as you possibly can to learn more about how we can help you in troubling cases involving elder abuse.
You can trust that if you work with our firm that we will do everything that we can to protect your best interests, no matter the exact circumstances of the case involved. We are intimately aware of the stress associated with cases involving abuse and neglect and will go the distance as we fight to hold the responsible parties liable for their actions and decisions.