Elder Abuse and Negligence Claims against Nursing Homes
Delaware personal injury attorney Bruce Hudson advises and represents clients in lawsuits for damages against nursing homes, assisted living centers and other residential care facilities. If you are concerned about the welfare of an elderly or vulnerable loved one who might be suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home, contact the Hudson & Castle Law Office in Wilmington for a free consultation about your potential claims.
Nursing homes and other institutional care facilities are responsible for providing a safe environment for the people who live there. If abuse or neglect results from a facility's poor supervision, inadequate staffing or training, or a lack of commitment to the standard of care that an aged or disabled resident needs, your family might have a claim for damages based on negligence against the owner or operator of the nursing home.
Examples of the injuries that can result from abuse or neglect at a nursing home include the following:
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Serious stage III or stage IV pressure sores, bedsores, or other symptoms of decubitus
- Infections or illnesses caused by unsanitary building conditions or inadequate assistance with personal hygiene
- Medication errors such as failure to administer prescription drugs, improper dosing of medications, or failure to take drug interactions into account
- Falls and fractures resulting from unattended or unsupervised walks through hallways or the facility grounds
- Physical or sexual assault by employees or other residents
Our familiarity with the investigation and proof of claims against nursing homes in cases of neglect or mistreatment can help you hold accountable those responsible for a loved one's injury. For additional information about your rights in a case of negligent care in a residential setting, contact Delaware personal injury lawyer Bruce Hudson.
