Toledo Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys
Erie County Elderly Care Abuse Lawyer
Nursing home abuse and neglect should never be tolerated. Often, injured nursing home residents or their family members come to us looking for a way to help ensure that future nursing home residents will not suffer a similar fate. Answers and action are as important to such clients as financial compensation. A successful settlement of a nursing home abuse case often includes an accident-prevention plan that the nursing home pledges to follow.
At the Ohio medical malpractice law firm of Gary Osborne & Associates, our Toledo nursing home neglect lawyers have been investigating and litigating nursing home neglect, abuse and nursing home death cases for more than 25 years. We have the skills and the experience needed to win positive outcomes in these emotional cases.
To discuss nursing home abuse or neglect with an experienced lawyer, contact our Toledo law firm online, or call us at 419-318-3749.
Recognizing the Signs of Abuse and Neglect
You should be aware of the signs that may indicate that your loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home. In many cases, the resident will not mention it because of embarrassment or fear of further abuse. Evidence of elder neglect and nursing home abuse has many forms, including:
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Medication errors
- Fractures caused by falls that result from failure to monitor or restrain
- Failure to monitor due to inattention or understaffing
- Bedsores (decubitus ulcers) resulting from failure to turn an immobile resident often enough
- Infections such as sepsis that result from inadequate sanitation or care of wounds
We have the financial and medical resources necessary to provide the quality legal advocacy that your elderly loved one deserves. We seek out the best available experts from throughout the country to review potential claims and examine whether you are entitled to compensation.
Contact Our Experienced Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you or a senior loved one has been injured or severely neglected in a long-term care facility, we are here to help. Schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced lawyers. You can contact us online or call our Toledo office at 419-318-3749.