Nursing Home Negligence Attorney, Buffalo, New York (NY)
Rochester, New York (NY) Lawyer Helping Nursing Home Victims
Nursing home care providers have a professional duty to
prevent both injury and suffering of their patients. Nursing home
neglect can occur when a patient does not receive the emotional,
physical and psychological care needed to maintain a quality of life.
When a facility or care provider commits nursing home neglect, the
victim has a legal right to seek compensation for pain and suffering.
Nursing home neglect can be difficult for your love one
to express. They may be physically or emotionally unable to properly
convey his or her experiences to you.
There are signs, however, that may indicate your loved
one is the victim of nursing home neglect. They include: unexplained
accidents or injuries, extreme changes in your loved one’s condition in
a short period of time, signs of dehydration or malnutrition, bed
sores, unclean conditions, daily living needs not met, fractures, slip
and fall accidents, death, and any other signs of physical or mental
suffering.
The Federal Nursing Home Reform Act was enacted to
provide national nursing home standards of care and specifically states
the rights of nursing home patients. Facilities are evaluated
periodically to ensure every facility is in compliance with the law.
Although these laws now exist to protect patients, nursing home neglect is still a common problem in the United States.
If you or a loved one has suffered nursing home neglect or abuse, call us now at 1-800-621-2020 or contact us by clicking on New York Nursing Home Neglect Attorney.
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