One of the most challenging decisions in life can be placing a loved one in a nursing home. But if that nursing home is abusive or negligent, it’s worse.
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a serious problem across the country and here in West Texas. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you have the right to take legal action and demand compensation.
Common signs of nursing home abuse:
Unexplained bruising, soft tissue injuries, or broken bones
Bedsores
Unexpected
weight loss
Undiagnosed
medical conditions
Anxiety and
depression
Agitation and
anger
Isolation and
withdrawal
Unexplained fears
or inhibitions
Unexpected withdrawals
from a financial account
Missing personal
property
Signs of an abusive environment can include:
Staff members
refusing to allow
residents to
speak for themselves
Nursing homes restricting
a resident’s visiting hours
or communication
without cause
Falsifying reports
about care provided
to residents
Agitation, indifference,
or anger toward residents
