Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

When you trust your loved one to an elder-care facility, you have a right to assume they will be treated with respect and provided with the highest level of service available. Sadly, for thousands of seniors in and around Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, abuse and neglect at the hands of nursing home staff is a reality. The nursing home abuse attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC have no tolerance for the mistreatment of the elderly. We will work closely with your family during this difficult time to pursue compensation for your loved one's suffering. 

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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and neglect can come in many forms and has devastating and humiliating consequences for your elder. In the most serious and tragic cases, the negligence of careless people results in wrongful death. Some of the most common signs of physical abuse include:

• Unexplained injuries
• Burns
• Pressure sores
• Bruises – from drops during transfer
• Choking
• Broken bones
• Over or under medication
• Signs of sexual abuse

A specific type of nursing home abuse is neglect of an elder. Signs of neglect may include:

• Malnourishment or dehydration
• Bed sores
• Poor personal hygiene
• Infections

Signs of verbal or emotional abuse may include:

• A withdrawal from the nursing home community
• Severe mood swings
• Excitability or agitation
• Extreme depression
• Elopement

The signs of verbal and emotional abuse may also be present with physical and sexual abuse, and neglect. In fact, emotional changes are one of the key indicators that abuse or neglect is taking place. If you notice any of the signs of nursing home abuse, or a sudden change in your loved one's behavior, contacting the nursing home abuse attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC is the first step in protecting their future safety and happiness.

Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

When you notice the signs of nursing home abuse, you should ask the home manager about the signs and request action. If the signs of abuse persist, you should contact an attorney. If your loved one is in imminent danger, we will instruct you on how best to proceed. This may include involving the police and having your loved one removed from the facility. Once your loved one is safe, we will begin conducting a thorough investigation into the conditions under which they live. We will leave no stone unturned in our search for the causes of your loved one's injuries, doing everything possible to determine the source of abuse and neglect.

There are both federal and state laws protecting the rights of residents of nursing homes. We know these laws intimately. We also know what to look for and how to proceed with these cases to help your elder get the compensation necessary to recover from the often catastrophic personal injuries nursing home abuse can result in. Your loved one deserves to be treated with dignity and ensured a safe and comfortable place to live. We are here to make sure they are afforded these basic human rights.

If you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect in the areas of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia, please contact the experienced nursing home abuse attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free initial consultation today.