Ohio Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Placing someone in a long term care facility is one of the more difficult things to do as loved ones age. It is often an emotional decision that leaves children, siblings, or other relatives with a sense of uncertainty. However, it was a necessary decision in order to ensure the individual had sufficient care around the clock. It is shameful to find that many nursing homes are facing abuse and neglect claims for failing to uphold their promise to provide adequate care.
At Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co. L.P.A., we aggressively represent families in nursing home neglect claims to hold nursing home staff and facilities accountable for negligence. Contact our nursing home injury attorneys for more information and a free case evaluation.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Understaffing, insufficient supervision, inadequate training, and overcrowding are only a few problems that many nursing homes face. These problems often lead to serious negligence which can cause a life-threatening injury or the wrongful death of a resident. Nursing home negligence claims may involve:
- Untreated bedsores, infections, or fractures
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Overmedication or insufficient medication
- Improper restraint or supervision walking resulting in a slip and fall accident
- Other physical abuse or neglect
Our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers offer decades of experience handling such claims. We understand the sensitivity and seriousness of these claims and offer compassionate guidance to elder abuse victims and their families. Our law firm has attorneys with the nursing experience necessary to understand negligence that may occur. In addition, we work with experts to prove negligence or substandard care.
If a loved one has been injured or has passed away following nursing home abuse or neglect, please contact our Cleveland injury attorneys and schedule a consultation.
