Every day, people make the often difficult decision to place loved ones into nursing homes. Whether due to illness, loss of mobility, or an inability to perform activities of daily living, moving a loved one into a new environment is not a simple choice. Nursing home abuse occurs when a facility you’ve trusted to properly care for your family member fails to provide the attention and safety you expect.
Incidents of abuse in nursing homes are seldom reported to the proper authorities. Residents may be reluctant to complain for fear of retaliation by staff. Family members may question the mental status of their loved one, or attribute injuries to accidental causes. Your loved one may have been a victim of abuse or neglect if they show signs of physical injury; seem dehydrated or malnourished; have unexplained financial transactions; or emotional or behavioral changes.
At Sokolove Law, we have over 30 years of experience helping people whose loved ones have suffered while in the care of nursing homes. We can help you recognize the warning signs of abuse and neglect, and seek the justice and compensation that your loved one deserves.