Elder Abuse
The National Center for Elder Abuse reports that neglect of our senior citizens' basic needs is the number one type of elder abuse. Physical abuse by caregivers ranks as the second most common form of elder mistreatment. Almost one million senior citizens are victimized each year.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
While the existence of these signs does not always mean that there is nursing home abuse present, it is a good idea to investigate any unusual injuries or behavior in elderly people because nursing home abuse is growing at an alarming rate. If you suspect abuse or neglect by a nursing home in California, report it immediately to the California Department of Social Services and then contact an experienced California nursing home abuse lawyer for advice.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or accident as the result of nursing home abuse or neglect, you need to the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker and let us Fight for You!
Complete the form on this page to have your case evaluated at no charge to you or call us now at 1-800-333-0000.
Elder neglect is any failure to fulfill duties regarding or obligations to a senior citizen. Nursing home abuse and neglect generally includes the failure to pay for necessary care or failure to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing, and other necessities for daily living in nursing homes. If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect call us today and have your case evaluated at no charge to you.
Contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker to protect your rights. For nearly 30 years, the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has successfully represented over 100,000 clients and has recovered in excess of $750,000,000.00. That is $750 Million or 3/4 of a Billion Dollars for our clients.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
- Physical abuse: slapping, pushing, shaking, beating
- Forcing an older person to stay in a room
- Assault
- Battery
- Sexual assault
- Sexual battery
- Rape
- Unreasonable physical restraint
- Prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water
- Use of a physical or chemical restraint or psychotropic medication for any purpose not consistent with that authorized by the physician
- Giving too much medication
- Not giving needed medication
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
- Unexplained injuries
- Caretaker cannot adequately explain condition
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises or welts
- Elder reports of being slapped or mistreated
While the existence of these signs does not always mean that there is nursing home abuse present, it is a good idea to investigate any unusual injuries or behavior in elderly people because nursing home abuse is growing at an alarming rate. If you suspect abuse or neglect by a nursing home in California, report it immediately to the California Department of Social Services and then contact an experienced California nursing home abuse lawyer for advice.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or accident as the result of nursing home abuse or neglect, you need to the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker and let us Fight for You!
Complete the form on this page to have your case evaluated at no charge to you or call us now at 1-800-333-0000.
Elder neglect is any failure to fulfill duties regarding or obligations to a senior citizen. Nursing home abuse and neglect generally includes the failure to pay for necessary care or failure to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing, and other necessities for daily living in nursing homes. If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect call us today and have your case evaluated at no charge to you.
Contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker to protect your rights. For nearly 30 years, the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has successfully represented over 100,000 clients and has recovered in excess of $750,000,000.00. That is $750 Million or 3/4 of a Billion Dollars for our clients.
