subject: Overview Of Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits [print this page] When a person is confined to a nursing home that does not mean they do not deserve the same standard of care we have all come to expect. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in nursing home abuse cases. When a person suspects nursing home abuse they should contact the local authorities if they believe the abuse is ongoing as well as an attorney experienced with nursing home abuse lawsuit to determine if in fact a person has been a victim of nursing home abuse.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse lawsuits can result from a variety of injuries or conditions. Some people suffer debilitating injuries due to nursing home abuse. A nursing home abuse lawsuit can include bedsores, abuse and assault, dehydration, malnutrition, restraint injuries, falls and wrongful death. In addition to nursing home abuse many people can also be victims of medical malpractice for misdiagnosis, prescription errors, and medical errors.
Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
The first step in beginning a nursing home abuse lawsuit is suspecting that abuse is taking place or has taken place. Many times the people being abused will not talk about the abuse or do not communicate effectively. It is important that the person suspecting the abuse consult the proper authorities and seek legal advice on their behalf. Once an attorney feels there is adequate information to purse a nursing home abuse lawsuit they will attempt to collect records from the nursing home in addition to other medical records.
After the attorney decides there is abuse the next step would be giving the nursing home written notice of the claim against them. Many times a nursing home abuse lawsuit is settled prior to going to trial. In fact, a large majority of nursing home abuse lawsuits are settled before a lawsuit is even filed. An experienced nursing home abuse attorney will be able to determine whether or not a person has a viable case and what the course of action should be.
by:Penelope Stone
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