Louisiana Nursing Home and Elder Abuse Attorneys
As the elderly population in this country continues to rise, so does the retirement and nursing home population. These trends have also been accompanied by increased incidence of Louisiana nursing home abuse and neglect. Governmental oversight currently regulates care and services at the state and federal levels, maintaining standards to ensure the protection and safety of patients.
However, in spite of these governmental agencies and efforts, more than one million nursing home residents become victim of some type of abuse each year. This abuse can include both negligence and active intentional abuse. Whether consisting of chronic, recurrent negligence, or a single incident, the victim has a right to damages. Most often, the nursing home in question may be liable – and may stand to lose its certification and/or federal funding. Victims of nursing home abuse can get in touch with a nursing home and elder abuse attorney in Louisiana to discuss their case.
Nursing home abuse may include physical acts resulting in physical damage (falls, dehydration or malnutrition, hitting or restraining, etc). More subtle, but just as damaging is neglect, theft, abandonment, defective equipment, sexual assault, coercion, and mental or emotional abuse. All of these have the potential to lead to injury or death of the nursing home patient. Act fast before it is too late. Get help from the experienced Louisiana nursing home and elder abuse attorney at our office by calling (225) 228-3450 for a free case evaluation.
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If you or a loved one is in need of a nursing home and elder abuse attorney in Louisiana, call Gordon R. Crawford at (225) 228-3450 or toll-free 1-800-889-1313. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call our nursing home and elder abuse attorney right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
Causes of Nursing Home and Elder Abuse
It shouldn’t happen, but it does. Nursing home and elder abuse is a serious matter, and it should not be overlooked. If you or a loved one is enduring nursing home and elder abuse, it is imperative that you contact a professional and compassionate nursing home and elder abuse attorney as soon as possible. At Gordon R. Crawford & Associates, we take the time to listen to our clients’ claims and quickly take action to correct the wrong that has transpired. Our nursing home and elder abuse attorney represents clients from Ascension Parish, Louisiana and across neighboring cities.
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Though not excuses for the unfortunate issues related to nursing home and elder abuse, the following are common reasons:
- Long Hours: When staff members work long hours, the consequence can have dire effects. For instance, a staff member who is experiencing exhaustion and fatigue can take it out on the nursing home residents or elderly person in their care. Dealing with another person’s needs is certainly not easy, and adding to the stress by being overly tired can bring about verbal and/or physical abuse.
- Scam: When some workers realize that the elderly person or nursing home resident they are taking care of has substantial money or assets saved up, they try to get close to the patient to take advantage of their vulnerability. In other words, they try to scam them out of their money.
- Insufficient Supervision: When there is inadequate supervision, staff members can become unmotivated and stop doing their job correctly. As a result, nursing home and elderly patients can become neglected. In turn, the neglect can cause harm, injury, and/or death.
- Insufficient Staff: If there is a lack of staff members to take care of residents, the quality of care significantly decreases. Consequently, elderly and nursing home residents can suffer from inadequate care that can lead to serious harm, injury, and or death.
If you or a loved one is a victim of abuse, it is vital to consult with a nursing home and elder abuse attorney who represents clients in Ascension Parish, Louisiana and surrounding areas.
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