Nursing Home Abuse Attorney In Philadelphia
Victim Of Nursing Home Negligence? Call (215) 987-3332 For Help!
Placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home is difficult enough without having to worry about negligence or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse is a common problem that leads to significant personal injury. Do not hesitate to consult a Philadelphia personal injury attorney if you have reason to believe that your loved one has suffered injury due to negligence, neglect, or abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
How To Recognize Abuse & Neglect In Nursing Homes
Make sure you know what signs to watch for if you have a loved one in a nursing home or other care center. Neglect and abuse can manifest in subtle ways and may require some investigation in order to gather evidence and provide proof for an injury claim.
Common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect include, but are not limited to:
- Bedsores / pressure ulcers
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Depression
- Fearfulness
- Infections
- Unexplainable injuries
- Wandering / elopement
- Wrongful death
Steps to take when reporting nursing home abuse!
Is your elderly loved one suffering from injuries or infections because they are not receiving proper attention or care? Are they fearful, aggressive, or depressed for reasons that the staff can't seem to explain? Are the staff members evading your questions or providing questionable answers to your inquiries about your loved one's condition? Abuse or neglect may be possible. Philadelphia nursing home abuse attorney Steven Laynas can help.
Contact A Philadelphia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Today
Laynas & Georges, P.C. can help you gather evidence to prove nursing home abuse or neglect. Attorney Laynas has 30+ years of experience and is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. You can have confidence in our firm's ability to handle your case toward a satisfactory outcome.
Contact us at (215) 987-3332 to schedule your free case evaluation.