Nursing Home Litigation

Charleston Nursing Home Litigation Attorney

Protecting senior citizens against elder abuse and neglect

Most nursing home facilities provide decent care for their patients. When they fail, the results can be tragic. At Akers Law Offices, we handle nursing home lawsuits on behalf of senior citizens and their families. If you believe that someone you love is being neglected or abused in a nursing home or other long term care facility, call the Akers Law Offices. We offer a free initial consultation with a nursing home litigation lawyer.

Nursing Home Lawsuits

Common nursing home injuries include:

• Falls: people in long-term care are not only at a higher risk of falling, but they are injured a lot more as a result.
• Wrongful death
• Wandering off: also called elopement. This is a known danger with Alzheimer's or dementia patients.
• Medical malpractice: failing to provide medication or manage pain, or giving the wrong medications are common forms of nursing home malpractice.
• Physical abuse or sexual abuse
• Dehydration and malnutrition

Signs of Senior Citizen Abuse or Neglect

If you see the following signs, your loved one may be suffering from elder neglect or abuse:

• Wounds: especially bruises or broken bones
• Pressure ulcers: also known as decubitus ulcers or bed sores
• Infections: especially infected wounds
• Listlessness
• Sudden weight loss or weight gain
• Sudden mood changes or fearfulness

If you see any of the above symptoms, please contact us. Our highest priority is to get your loved one out of danger. After that, we can use our skill and familiarity with nursing home regulation to get you and your relative the compensation that you deserve.

Contact one of our Charleston nursing home litigation attorney for a free consultation.