Standing Up for Elders Injured in Nursing Homes
Cleveland, Ohio, Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
People living in nursing homes are among our most vulnerable citizens. They are susceptible to falls and broken bones. Those who are bedridden are prone to skin problems. Persons suffering dementia or senility may wander off. They require attention and quality care in order to avoid injury.
Even with proper care, some nursing home residents will suffer injury or illness simply due to their poor health. Not every injury is the result of negligence.
A bed sore that develops sepsis, a broken arm from a fall, or weight loss can be signs of negligence or abuse in the nursing home. Families must be diligent in observing the condition of their loved ones and reporting suspected negligence.
Ensuring Your Loved One Receives Fair Compensation
At the Cleveland law offices of Seaman Garson, we are committed to seeing that nursing home residents' rights are protected and that they receive the care they deserve. If you believe that your loved one has suffered neglect or abuse in a nursing home, assisted living facility or senior-care facility, contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation.
Seaman Garson is one of the largest personal injury law firms in Ohio. We have the staff and resources needed to investigate your case and to stand up against the care facility and its lawyers. We have handled nursing home injury cases involving:
- Sepsis, a serious infection that can occur when bed sores (decubitus ulcers) occur because nurses and aids fail to reposition the resident and the skin is not kept clean. Sepsis can be a fatal result of negligence.
- Dehydration/malnutrition from failure to supervise a resident's food intake or to feed a resident who is unable to feed him or herself
- Broken bones resulting from lack of supervision or lack of appropriate restraints for residents who are at risk of falls
- Injuries or deaths relating to medication errors
- Lack of supervision of residents suffering dementia who wander off the premises
- Sexual assault by a staff member or another resident
- Physical or emotional abuse by staff
Many instances of nursing home neglect can ultimately be traced to corporate greed or institutional negligence. It is our attorneys' job to demonstrate that relationship. See some of the cases we've handled for past clients.
Protect Your Rights: Free Attorney Consultation
A claim for nursing home negligence must be filed within one year of the injury, so it is important to pursue any investigation quickly. Contact our Cleveland law office to arrange a free consultation with an experienced nursing home neglect lawyer, or call us toll free at 866-409-6215.
- Learn more about nursing home abuse.
