North Carolina Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys
Nursing homes are entrusted to provide its residents and patients with basic everyday care, especially when a resident is no longer able to care for him or herself independently. This includes making sure all residents are properly fed and bathed, cleaning wounds and changing bandages when needed, making sure residents do not wander off unattended, and administering the right medications. When a resident does not receive sufficient food, water, and nutrients, he or she can become very ill, and their immune system may become weakened. Untreated bed sores can lead to serious infections, and over or under medicating a resident can result in serious side effects and complications. Furthermore, a resident may severely injure himself or herself if left unattended and able to wander off.
Signs of Neglect
If you believe your loved one may be a victim of nursing home neglect, there are signs you can look for that may indicate this. Some of the more obvious signs of nursing home neglect include:
o Sunken or dark eyes
o Thinning hair
o Skin discoloration
o Cracked or extremely dry skin
o Unexplained weight loss
o Extreme dry mouth
- Bed sores or pressure sores
- Dirty or soiled bandages or dressings
- Poor grooming/hygiene
- Weird smells coming from the room or body
- Dirty bed sheets
- Dirty clothes and undergarments
- Heavy sedation
- Unexplained injuries
How an Experienced Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer Can Help
At Lanier Law Group, we are committed to helping our clients identify signs of nursing home neglect, and then assisting them in taking the appropriate course of action to help ensure neglect does not continue to occur. If it is discovered that your loved one has been neglected, you can trust an experienced North Carolina nursing home neglect attorney at our office to help you file a claim against both the nursing home and individual caretaker(s) responsible for your loved one's condition.
If you think your loved one is being neglected in a nursing home, please do not hesitate to contact a lawyer at Lanier Law Group today. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can help you put an end to this injustice. |