Nursing Home Errors and Injuries
Families have a right to expect that their loved ones will receive appropriate levels of care and medical treatment from nursing homes, assisted living centers and other elderly care facilities. Unfortunately, the quality of the care provided at some nursing homes is not always acceptable and instances of neglect and abuse can result in serious and even fatal injuries for vulnerable adults.
At the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates, our lawyers and staff believe that victims of nursing home neglect and abuse, as well as their families, deserve experienced and dedicated representation. For more than 30 years, we have helped those who have endured mistreatment and injury at the hands of negligent nursing home staff. Our attorneys work hard to hold care providers accountable for their actions.
Common Types of Nursing Home Errors and Elder Abuse
Many nursing homes provide service that is up to reasonable standards and our firm thoroughly evaluates all potential claims to ensure that we do not pursue cases that are frivolous. When instances of nursing home abuse or negligence have occurred, however, a successful lawsuit can provide closure, accountability and justice.
Common nursing home errors and neglect may involve:
- Medication errors
- Assault and sexual assault
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Bedsores
- Infections
- Falls
Many cases of nursing home abuse and neglect happen as the result of poorly trained or insufficient staffing. Patients are left for a long time without care and their health is allowed to deteriorate. While actual abuse does occur and should be taken seriously, many instances of nursing home injuries occur due to neglect or incompetence.
Talk With Us Now About Your Situation
If you believe that your loved one has suffered injuries from elder abuse or nursing home neglect, contact us as soon as possible to learn more about your options for recourse. Our firm will begin investigating your case as soon as possible. Call to schedule a free initial consultation with John J. Hopkins & Associations at 888-779-6064 in Alton, Illinois. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
