Nursing
Home Negligence and Abuse
Protecting the rights of vulnerable adults
Protect the rights of your
loved one. Healthcare for the elderly has drawn generally
poor reviews from many sources. Until recently, the
incentive for change rested solely upon an individual
corporation’s
ethics. The results have not always been encouraging.
Our attorneys are
committed to protecting the rights of the elderly and
their families. If you or someone you love has suffered
from nursing home neglect or abuse, call the offices
of Law Office of Sonny Im today for
a consultation with a nursing home neglect lawyer.
Get them the compensation they deserve.
Elder Abuse Information
Not every injury in a nursing home is a compensable
wrong. Contrary to the ideas of some, there are many
very good nursing homes. However, allowing a person in the twilight
of their lives to suffer injury or have their life
cut unnaturally short is wrong. The Law Office of Sonny Im is committed to providing nursing
home residents and their families insight and assistance into the possibilities
of legal recourse and understanding their legal rights.
Signs of Abuse or Neglect
Do you believe that your loved one is suffering from negligent care in a nursing
home or assisted living facility?
The following signs are often an indication of abuse
or neglect:
- Persistent falls leading to fractures
- Bed sores or body sores
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Open wounds or lacerations
- Sudden change in behavior
- Unexplained bruises, black eyes, broken bones
or welts
- Inappropriate medical or nursing treatments
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