Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Injury lawyers serving Kentucky and Indiana
When loved ones move into nursing homes in Kentucky or Indiana, we expect an environment as close to home as possible, exceptional medical attention, and the kind of care we would give ourselves. When nursing home abuse and neglect happens, we feel betrayed.
Substandard staff training and low pay can contribute to nursing home abuse. There are several physical signs of abuse and neglect to be aware of, including:
- Untreated bedsores
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
- Torn clothing or broken personal items
- Bruising or evidence of restraint use
- Excessive and sudden weight loss
- Fleas, lice, and/or dirt on a resident or in the room
- Abnormally pale complexion
- Fecal and/or urine odors
- Poor personal hygiene or other unattended health problems
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Nursing home residents should expect several rights to be upheld during their stay, including being free from Indiana and Kentucky nursing home abuse. These rights include:
- The right to be informed about the home
- The right to choose a doctor
- The right to be informed about medical conditions
- The right to participate in a plan of care
- The right to be free from nursing home abuse and restraints
- The right to privacy, dignity, and respect
- The right to manage personal finances
- The right to see or refuse visitors
- The right to confidentiality
- The right to be informed of services and charges
- The right to lodge complaints without fear of retaliation
- The right to organize and participate in groups
- The right to participate in social, religious, and community activities
- The right to examine reviews
- The right to remain in the nursing home
If any of these basic rights have been denied to your loved one, contact the Indiana and Kentucky nursing home abuse attorneys at Woods and Woods immediately. Our team of lawyers will investigate your claim thoroughly and do everything we can to help get you compensation.
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The Evansville nursing home abuse lawyers at Woods and Woods are experienced in defending the rights of your loved ones when they are suffering at the hands of negligent caregivers. We are committed to ensuring your loved one is well cared for and will fight for compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering on their behalf.
It can sometimes be difficult to speak with your loved ones about their care. They might not want to discuss something so horrible during their precious time with family or they could be suffering from a degenerative disease that prevents them from speaking out. There are several signs you can look for if you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse. Start by observing the condition of the nursing home facility. An unkempt room, poor personal hygiene, and bruises or other evidence of restraints may indicate abuse.
Also, talk to the caregivers and nursing home staff. Ask questions about sudden weight gain or loss, unexplained changes in medication, or new social schedules. If caregivers are evasive or their answers still seem inadequate, contact our Kentucky and Indiana nursing home abuse lawyers immediately and we will further investigate your claim.
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If a loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse, contact a Kentucky or Indiana injury lawyer at Woods and Woods today. Our main office is located in Evansville, Indiana, but we also have an office in Owensboro, Kentucky. We have successfully advocated for clients throughout Indiana and Kentucky, including Jasper, Vincennes, Madisonville, and Henderson. Complete a free online consultation form or call us at (800) 544-2108 for a free, immediate and confidential initial evaluation of your case.
Woods and Woods attorneys are licensed to practice law only in the states of Kentucky and Indiana. All information in this website is directed solely to those persons injured in these states. Anyone hurt in other states should not consult or rely upon this website. Please be aware that the legal information on this website does not constitute legal advice and it is not a substitute for the professional judgment of an attorney.
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