Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer & Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Nursing home abuse and neglect can occur in many different ways and unfortunately often goes unreported.  Even with state and federal regulations specifically against nursing homes negligence, it still occurs.  Often this abuse will go unreported due to fear of retaliation by the caregiver, not having any awareness of how to report such an act of abuse and neglect, or the fact the patient is physically incapable of reporting the abuse themselves.  It is essential for all concerned to report any such physical abuse or neglect and prevent the nursing home staff or administrators from allowing this harmful behavior to continue to occur to our most defenseless citizens.  It has been shown that power and control over another individual's life are the most common denominators of abuse and neglect in a nursing home environment.

The Lanier Law Group will help you in protecting the rights of your loved one and aggressively pursue financial compensation for any losses due to negligence on the part of the nursing home.  Contact a Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney right away to ensure no further acts of abuse or neglect continue to occur to a family member.   

Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Charlotte

With abuse or neglect such as malnutrition, lack of proper hygiene, physical abuse, overmedication or mental and emotional abuse, it is vital that you have a knowledgeable legal team on your side.  Our firm will carefully review all aspects of the abuse to determine what the damages are and present a strong claim on your behalf.  If you believe a loved one has been abused in a nursing home, contact us today for an appointment.  We will fight for their rights to be treated with dignity and respect and are committed to holding the negligent nursing homes accountable for any injures or suffering caused.

For a free initial consultation, contact a Charlotte Nursing Home Abuse Attorney today.