Charleston Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Protecting West Virginia 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, Charleston nursing home abuse attorney JB Akers handles 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 West Virginia nursing home neglect lawyer.
Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect 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 a West Virginia nursing home neglect lawyer at the Akers Law Offices . 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 abuse attorneys for a free consultation.
