nursing home abuse and neglect

NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER – INDIANAPOLIS

Elderly individuals rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide the care they can no longer provide for themselves. When a nursing home fails to provide adequate care, the elderly are more prone to injuries and other harm.Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in our country. The Indianapolis personal injury attorneys at Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers, have handled these types of cases with passion, conviction and success.

INJURIES CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES

Nursing homes have a duty to provide a safe and secure environment for all of their residents. Nursing home employees are required to assist residents with basic needs such as dressing, bathing, using the bathroom, personal hygiene, eating and getting in and out of bed. Nursing home abuse and neglect can result in serious injuries such as:

  • Nursing home falls
  • Bedsores
  • Dehydration
  • Malnutrition
  • Disease
  • Cuts and bruises
  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Hip injuries

Our Indianapolis nursing home abuse attorneys will help you hold nursing homes accountable for their lack of quality care. Rob King and his team will pursue negligent nursing homes to recover compensation for the abuse your loved one has endured.

HOW TO DETECT NURSING HOME ABUSE

While it may sometimes be difficult to detect nursing home abuse or negligence, there are signs that indicate abuse. Besides physical injuries, you should be keen to signs of emotional, sexual or financial abuse. You may notice changes in behavior, such as your loved one acting more erratic or aloof, or that money keeps disappearing.

If you suspect your loved one has been subjected to a failure to supervise, physical abuse or emotional abuse, Rob King and his team of nursing home abuse lawyers can discuss your situation with you. If the evidence supports a personal injury claim, Rob King will take the proper legal action on behalf of your loved one.

CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM

To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us at 317-916-0000