Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Ensuring Victims Of Nursing Home Neglect In Ohio Receive Compensation And Justice
Deciding to place an elderly family member in a nursing home is difficult enough without having to worry whether he or she might suffer abuse or neglect at the hands of a trusted caretaker. You can do your best to pick the right long-term care (LTC) facility for your loved one, including asking for recommendations, visiting potential nursing homes and LTC facilities, and researching them online. But what happens when, despite your careful choices, you or your elderly loved one still suffers from nursing home abuse or neglect?
At NRS Injury Law, our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys believe every person is entitled to safe and comfortable long-term care. NRS Injury Law strives to end elder neglect by punishing nursing homes, LTC facilities, and caregivers that abuse and neglect their residents. Our Ohio nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers do this by obtaining monetary damages to help compensate you or your family members for the harm done.
Examples Of Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Nursing home neglect includes abandonment and failure by a caregiver to provide a nursing home resident with life necessities, such as food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medicine, comfort, personal safety and other essentials. Nursing home abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. Examples of abuse and neglect include:
- Dirty or inadequate clothing
- Inadequate medical care for physical and mental health needs
- Falls during transportation or as a result of lack of care
- Health and safety hazards
- Abuse from other residents
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Poor hygiene or bed sores
- Untreated health problems
- Verbal or mental abuse
- Sexual or physical abuse
- Corporal punishment
- Solitary confinement
- Physical or chemical restraints
- Physical punishment
- Force-feeding
Visit the National Center on Elder Abuse database to research nursing homes and claims of abuse.
Protecting Your Rights To Safe Nursing Home Care
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, between one and two million Americans age 65 or older have been injured, exploited or mistreated by a caregiver whom they depended upon. At NRS Injury Law, we believe these statistics are far too high and are ready to take action. Our attorneys strive to protect our elderly loved ones by diligently pursuing elder abuse and neglect claims. If you or an elderly family member suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect, or you suspect they may have, let our nursing home neglect and abuse lawyers help. Call NRS Injury Law toll-free at 855-468-4878 today or contact us by filling out our No-Risk Consultation form.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Families are often the first to notice that something is wrong. Warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect include bedsores (pressure ulcers), unexplained bruises or fractures, sudden weight loss, signs of malnutrition or dehydration, poor hygiene, frequent falls, medication errors, and sudden changes in mood or behavior. If your loved one shows these signs, it is worth asking questions and seeking help right away.
Common Types of Nursing Home Neglect
Neglect can take many forms, from failing to reposition residents (leading to bedsores) to inadequate nutrition and hydration, unsafe conditions that cause falls, medication mistakes, and failure to provide basic personal care. Understaffing and poor training are frequently at the root of these failures, and Ohio nursing homes can be held responsible when their neglect harms a resident.
How to Report Nursing Home Neglect in Ohio
If you suspect abuse or neglect, you can report it to the Ohio Department of Health, contact the Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman, or reach out to your county’s Adult Protective Services. In an emergency, always call 911. Documenting what you see and speaking with an attorney can also help protect your loved one and preserve important evidence.
Holding a Negligent Nursing Home Accountable
When a facility’s neglect causes injury, a claim can help recover compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, relocation expenses, and more, while also holding the home accountable and helping prevent future harm to others. In the right cases, we pursue a settlement or verdict that reflects the true harm your family has endured.
Time Limits for Ohio Nursing Home Claims
Ohio’s deadlines (the statute of limitations) for nursing home neglect and abuse claims are strict and can be shorter than families expect. Waiting too long can permanently bar a claim, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as you suspect that something is wrong.
