Attorney for Bucks County
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
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Bedsores · Wrongful Death · Malpractice Lawsuits · Elder Abuse
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in Bucks County, they could be at risk of nursing home abuse or neglect, bed sores, or even a potential victim of wrongful death. Certain nursing homes in the Bucks County area continuously fail to provide quality care to their residents, resulting in avoidable injuries. Secure an experienced nursing home abuse attorney who handles cases in Bucks County before an injury, pressure ulcer, or other form of negligence occurs.
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
Brian P. Murphy, Nursing Home Malpractice Attorney
Many Bucks County nursing homes are for-profit entities, focusing on increasing revenue rather than providing proper care to their residents. As a result, staffing levels are kept dangerously low, which many times leads to neglect and/or abuse.
Signs of Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Homes
Bed Sores: Bucks County Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a very serious concern in many Bucks County nursing homes. If left untreated, serious medical problems can develop and potentially lead to death.
Bed sores are wounds induced by constant pressure wearing down skin on certain parts of the body. Nursing homes and other care facilities have a responsibility to prevent these wounds by frequently turning residents so they are not positioned on one body part for too long. Pressure ulcers begin as coin-sized red marks that, without proper attention and care, have the potential to develop into large deep wounds.
Wrongful Death
In a Bucks County nursing home, if your loved one has died under suspicious circumstances or unexpectedly, reach out to a wrongful death attorney, such as Brian Murphy of The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, for a free consultation.
Wrongful death occurs as a result of the abusive or neglectful behavior of nursing home care providers. While the injuries resulting in death can vary, some common injuries almost always include:
Bucks County Assisted Living Facilities and Hospitals
Attorney, Brian P. Murphy, investigates claims of neglect and abuse in Bucks County hospitals and assisted living facilities. If you suspect you or your loved one has suffered neglect or abuse at a Bucks County area hospital or assisted living facility, contact Attorney Murphy for a free consultation.
Contact an Attorney
Brian P. Murphy is an experienced and well-regarded New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing home abuse attorney. He has successfully represented many elderly nursing home residents subjected to abuse and neglect. Mr. Murphy handles cases throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you see signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, take immediate action today. Contact nursing home abuse attorney, Brian P. Murphy, to discuss your potential legal matter.
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