Nursing Home Negligence

When a nursing home lacks professionalism and compassion, the residents may suffer abuse, injury, or even death. We have the resources, experience, and compassion to successfully represent clients who have suffered, or have a family member who suffered, from such negligence.

Nursing home negligence occurs when a resident is abused or neglected in a nursing home. Nursing home negligence can result in nursing home deaths, falls resulting in broken bones, malnutrition, dehydration, decubitis ulcers, and residents wandering off the nursing home premises an injuring themselves.

If a nursing home fails to administer care in a professional and compassionate manner, and you or your loved one has suffered from inadequate care, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to thoroughly understand the warning signs of potential nursing home negligence.

Potential signs of Nursing Home Negligence:

• Decubitus Ulcers (bed sores)
• Malnutrition
• Neglect Falls
• Sexual Assault
• Physical Abuse
• Wandering off and Dementia Related Injuries
• Restraint Injuries

Because the nursing home industry has become a multi-billion dollar business comprised of major corporations, efficiency and profitability have often become more important than administering proper care. For this reason, both federal and state governments have introduced legislation to protect residents of nursing homes.

The Washington legislature has enacted comprehensive legislation, which significantly levels the playing field for elders who have been abused or suffered negligence while under the care of a nursing home or care provider.

It is critical, when seeking legal representation, to choose a lawyer who has an intricate knowledge of these state and federal statutes to insure the best possible outcome. We can offer you this knowledge and commitment, and have utilized these important statutes for our clients and their families.

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