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Malpractice Lawsuits Against Nursing Homes
When you place your loved one into a nursing home, you have a certain expectation about the standard of care he or she will receive. While many of you know the best care for a loved one would be at home, this is not realistic for most. Unfortunately, the standards in nursing facilities are not always met and, when that happens, the consequences can be devastating. Malpractice lawsuits are your recourse to hold these facilities accountable and hopefully protect future residents from harm.
Understanding Nursing Home Malpractice
The term, “nursing home malpractice” covers a wide gamut of negligent behaviors. From physical abuse to medical errors, substandard living conditions, abuse, and neglect, below are some examples of nursing home malpractice:
- Falls and Injuries: Failure to adequately supervise residents, leading to injuries, including falls and fractures
- Inadequate Staffing: Under staffing, which results in substandard care and neglect
- Sexual Abuse: Inappropriate sexual contact that may be unwanted but causes harm to residents
- Physical Abuse: Intentional physical harm, including slapping, hitting, or restraint
- Neglect: Not meeting the residents’ basic needs, including medication, proper hygiene, and nutrition
- Medication Errors: Failing to administer the correct medication or providing inadequate dosage
Signs of Malpractice in Nursing Homes
It is not always easy to identify the signs of nursing home malpractice, especially if your loved one has cognitive impairments, such as dementia. Below is a list of common symptoms to watch out for:
- Bedsores or pressure ulcers
- Unexplained cuts, burns, or. bruises
- Malnutrition (sudden weight loss)
- Dehydration
- Soiled clothing or poor hygiene
- Untreated medical conditions
- Fearfulness or emotional withdrawal
- Financial status changes
Who Files a Nursing Home Malpractice Lawsuit
If you suspect that your loved one is or has been a victim of nursing home malpractice, it is crucial to immediately take action. Contact a qualified nursing home malpractice attorney, such as Brian Murphy, and bring as much evidence as you can gather. Mr. Murphy will discuss your matter at length, review your information and, if he believes that you have a case, will file a lawsuit against the facility.
- Document any signs of abuse, injuries, or known neglect; discuss with other residents, if possible
- Request medical records, billing statements, and staff logs from the facility
- Take photos of bedsores, unsanitary conditions, injuries, and anything else that could help as evidence
Time Is of the Essence
As with many areas of the law, malpractice lawsuits have a statute of limitations, which is a deadline within which a lawsuit can be filed. The clock starts ticking from the date of the incident or when the injury was discovered. Contact Brian Murphy as soon as possible to ensure that you meet these legal deadlines.
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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