We can help you sue for compensation if your loved one was abused at a nursing home in North Charleston.
If your loved one was the victim of nursing home abuse in North Charleston, the attorneys at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the legal system and provide you with the support you need. We will help you hold the nursing home accountable for providing inadequate or grossly negligent care. As advocates, we will work diligently to get justice for you and your loved one.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer serving the North Charleston area, call today.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer serving North Charleston, call (888) 612-7001
Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases that We Handle
Our firm is here to help families whose loved ones have suffered from many types of nursing home abuse and neglect. We handle cases involving:
- Emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse
- Financial exploitation
- Prescription medication errors
- Preventable medical injuries
We also handle neglect cases in which nursing homes, their managers, or staff failed to provide:
- A safe, clean environment for their residents
- Assistance with matters related to hygiene
- Prompt and adequate medical treatment
- Proper nutrition
At George Sink, P.A Injury Lawyers, we understand that while each case is different, some of the more common reasons for abuse and neglect can include:
- Mismanagement
- Understaffing
- Improper training
- Overworked staff
- Limited resources
Nursing homes sometimes have trouble retaining staff which can result in the hiring of less-than-qualified employees. The unfortunate results of this are often mistakes, neglect, and abuse. A personal injury attorney can help you hold the nursing home accountable for the mistreatment of your loved one.
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Signs Your Loved One Is Being Abused at a North Charleston Nursing Home
No two nursing home abuse cases are alike. Worse, the signs of abuse and neglect can often be subtle. Being able to recognize the signs of abuse can help you put a stop to the problem sooner rather than later. You can then remove your loved one from the situation and immediately begin working with an attorney to hold the at-fault parties responsible.
Some signs to look out for when it comes to nursing home abuse include the following:
- Visibly dangerous, dirty, or otherwise substandard living conditions. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain safe, clean environments. Nursing home staff should remove potential hazards that could result in a slip-and-fall injury, routinely clean personal and common areas, and ensure heating and air conditioning work properly, to name a few responsibilities.
- A lack of mobility or motivation. Nursing home staff members are required to help residents get in and out of bed, assist in the bathroom, and provide assistance when using walkers, canes, or wheelchairs. Keeping residents in bed or failing to give them opportunities to use their bodies can put them at risk for injuries, including bedsores and pressure ulcers.
- Rapid weight loss, change in appetite, or dehydration. Changes in eating habits or dramatic weight loss may mean that a resident is not receiving adequate nourishment. Your loved one may also be suffering emotional distress from abuse that ultimately affects their appetite.
- Unexplained physical injuries. Regular bruises, pressure ulcers, sprains, and broken bones should be questioned. You may think these ailments are just part of your loved one’s aging process, but they may actually be signs of physical abuse.
- Poor hygiene. Soiled, foul-smelling clothes and unwashed hair or teeth may be a sign that the nursing home is not fulfilling its duty of care to your loved one.
- Mood changes. Residents who are being abused may not want to visit with their loved ones, may stop doing activities that they enjoyed, or may seem fearful, depressed, sad, or anxious.
If one or more of these signs apply, a nursing home abuse lawyer in North Charleston can help you fight for justice for your loved one.
Potential Damages You Can Recover in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
Our firm can help nursing home abuse victims and their families recover damages for such damages as healthcare costs, including therapy and rehabilitation, and pain and suffering.
If your loved one passed away as a result of negligence or abuse through a nursing home’s actions or inaction, a wrongful death attorney can help you file a claim against the establishment.
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When Can You Hold a Nursing Home Facility Responsible for the Abuse?
If your loved one was abused by the staff working at a nursing home, how can you know when you can hold the facility as a whole responsible, and not just a member of its staff?
The answer to this is, you can always hold the facility accountable for the actions of its staff. The nursing home has a responsibility to hire staff members they can trust to properly care for its residents. Putting profits over patients is detestable, and we won’t stand for it.
We can help you prove the nursing home did not adequately train its staff, nor conduct proper background checks. We can help you show the nursing home jeopardized the safety of not only your loved one but of every resident living at that facility and hopefully prevent them from abusing other residents in the future. Ultimately, a nursing home abuse claim will always involve more than one party, which is why we strongly recommend you hire an attorney to help you draft your complaint.
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Contact a North Charleston Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer for Help Today
If your loved one was abused at a nursing home in North Charleston, our attorneys can help you hold the liable parties accountable. Call our firm today to discuss your case with our dedicated and caring team, and let us help you fight for all the damages you and your loved one are entitled to.
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