An elderly or disabled person living in a nursing facility often lacks a voice when things are going wrong. If the person speaks up, he or she may be considered to be a complainer — or the complaint may get "lost" among the many other complaints heard daily in a long-term care facility. You, the caring family member, have a unique perspective and responsibility. You are close enough to the person to sense when something is wrong, yet removed from the living environment, giving you an objective point of view.
Your loved one in a nursing facility may depend on you to speak up when you have witnessed signs of possible abuse or neglect. If you suspect that your husband, wife, father, mother, grandmother, grandmother or other close family member is being abused or neglected in a long-term care facility, you are doing a loving and caring thing by seeking legal advice.
Talk to a New York City nursing home neglect lawyer to discuss what to do if a loved one is neglected and suffers injury in a nursing home. Contact the Law Offices of Roy S. Hiller to learn how we can help.
In the meantime, be proactive about visiting and monitoring as you are able and documenting any apparent abuse or negligence.
- Inquire with the nursing staff as to whether your loved one has been provided with the right mattress or cushions designed to prevent pressure sores.
- Try to find out how long your loved one is immobile each day.
- Take photos of any bruises, sores or other suspicious signs of possible neglect such as falls occurring due to lack of supervision and monitoring.
- Speak with your loved one's nursing supervisor and ask them to document any injuries that you have observed or heard about.
- When we consult with you, we can offer other advice of steps to take, based on specific facts in your situation.
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Schedule a free consultation with a New York attorney by contacting our New York City nursing home neglect law office and get the legal guidance and results you need.
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