Nursing Home Neglect and Elder Abuse Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

Nursing Home Abuse

Almost 1/3 of U.S. nursing homes were cited for abuse between 1999 and 2001. At Jacoby & Meyers, we believe very strongly that the principles of equal rights shouldn't change with age. Thousands of families trust their loved ones lives to nursing homes and elder care facilities on a daily basis. Often, the type of negligence and abuse that goes on in these facilities is hidden or hard to pinpoint. That's why if you suspect any wrongdoing, go with your instincts and have it checked out.

Call or email Jacoby & Meyers for an experienced nursing home neglect attorney and we can make sure your loved one is being treated right. If abuse is occurring, take action to prosecute the institutions to make sure this horrible behavior is put to a stop.

Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Any of the following signs can be indications of abuse or neglect in a nursing home or other care facility. If you notice any of the following changes, email or call Jacoby & Meyers immediately at 1-800-411-4LAW to schedule a free consultation with an experienced nursing home neglect lawyer:

Bed/pressure sores
Low self esteem/depression
Sudden mood swings or anxiety
Use of physical or chemical restraints
Use of psychotropic medication not authorized by physician
Bruising or fractures
Malnutrition
Poor personal hygiene
Frequent illness/failure to report illness
Unexplained or unexpected death of resident
Rapid weight loss or weight gain
Failure of staff to report any changes in condition
Serious injury requiring hospitalization
Dirty living quarters
Unusually heavy medication or sedation
Frequent illness

Elder Abuse

Elder abuse isn't restricted to nursing homes. Anytime someone over the age of 65 is mistreated or taken advantage of, physically, emotionally or financially, there could be a case for Elder Abuse. If you suspect this is happening to a loved one, contact Jacoby & Meyers. An experienced attorney can help you make sure your loved one is getting the proper treatment.

If you feel a loved one may be the victim of nursing home negligence or elder abuse, email or call Jacoby & Meyers for an Elder Abuse lawyer immediately at 1-800-411-4LAW.

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Jacoby & Meyers has offices and attorneys throughout the United States, with regional offices in Southern California, Arizona, and New York.