The Elderly Have Rights
Certainly the elderly have earned the right to quality care in their later years. There’s no reason they should live in fear of being abused and yet over one million nursing home residents are reportedly being abused each year.
Forms of abuse are often physical and signs can include malnutrition, dehydration, bed sores, broken bones, bruising and over-medication. But abuse can also include coercion, lack of quality medical care or supervision, wrong medication, sexual abuse, psychological distress, neglect or even theft.
According to The National Center On Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30% of all nursing homes in America are guilty of some form of resident abuse, and this alarming trend is only increasing. Over 50% of all nursing homes are short staffed and cannot provide proper care for their elderly residents. The overburdened, short-handed staff can often lead to nursing home neglect and abuse. But it’s not just the staff that can be abusive – statistics show nursing home residents are also being abused by other nursing home residents.
If you suspect a loved one, neighbor or friend to be a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, call and speak with one of our experienced attorneys. We will ask the right questions to quickly determine if there has been abuse and we will fight hard for your rights to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Nursing home residents have certain rights under the law and if any of these rights have been violated, you can sue for legal damages and compensation. It is important that you act quickly before the Statute of Limitations expires.
Call the Law Offices of Jose Francisco today for a consultation with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney. We’ll fight for the right of the elderly to live a happy, dignified and quality life.
