Has your loved on experienced nursing home abuse or neglect?
Providing the best care available to an elderly loved one often involves placing them in a nursing home or similar assisted living arrangement when they are unable to care for themselves. Unfortunately, as the nursing home population increases, so do the reports of abuse and neglect. This can especially be the case if they have Alzheimer's or other dementia. Sadly this makes them prime candidates for abuse, neglect, and exploitation. If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse, call now to take action and demand justice for your loved one.
l Paso personal injury attorneys of Ellis & Ortega and the Ortega Law Group are committed to fighting for the rights of your elderly loved one. Our Texas nursing home abuse lawyers understand that elder abuse can be physical, emotional, or even sexual. In addition, abuse can be difficult to spot if you don't know what to look for.
Was your loved one injured because of a fall in a nursing home?
Many accident-related deaths in nursing homes are the result of a fall. As our loved ones get older, the likelihood for a devastating injury increases. Placing your loved on in a nursing home is an excellent step to take to protect their safety, but unfortunately falls still occur in nursing homes.
Nursing home falls can be caused when your loved one is left unattended by nursing home staff, an unaided late night trip to the restroom, poor facility lighting, or even a slippery floor. Nursing home staff is usually aware of the unique needs of your loved one. Unfortunately, many times they ignore their responsibility resulting in a serious injury.
Did your loved one suffer from bed sores?
The El Paso injury attorneys of Ellis & Ortega and The Ortega Law Group know that excruciating bedsores are preventable and unacceptable. Not only are bedsores painful, but they may also lead to other serious infections. If you suspect that a parent or loved one developed pressures sores because of a nursing home's negligence, call us today and hold them accountable.
Act now to protect your elderly loved one and get them the justice they deserve. If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact us immediately for a free consultation to discuss your case with an El Paso personal injury lawyer.
