Tennessee Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer
People who entrust loved ones to a nursing home or other facility expect that the staff will provide treatment and care that meets accepted standards. When it fails to meet those standards and patients suffer injury, illness or death as a result, help is available. Injured persons or the loved ones of someone who died as a result of nursing home negligence or abuse may be able to receive compensation.
At my firm, Rhonda R. Crabtree Attorney at Law, I help clients file claims for nursing home negligence or abuse-caused injuries or death. As an attorney since 2002 and a former mental health professional, I know that these matters are complicated even further by family relationships, regret and guilt. I am sensitive to the emotional issues that accompany any case of nursing home abuse or neglect. If you are wondering what to do about the problems that you have observed in your loved one's care, I can help.
Examples of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Nursing homes are often understaffed or staffed with inadequately trained personnel. This alone can lead to neglect that results in:
- Bed sores or pressure ulcers
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Falls
- Misuse of physical or chemical restraints
In addition, staff may overtly abuse residents in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. I can help patients and their families after incidents of abuse involving:
- Verbal abuse and humiliation
- Sexual misconduct
- Hitting, slapping and pushing
If you believe that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, take action quickly. I can help you file a lawsuit that seeks not only compensation for the neglect but cessation of the mistreatment. Neglect and abuse of the elderly and vulnerable should not be tolerated. Together, we can make an effort to stop it.
Contact Information
I am committed to answering clients' questions about nursing home negligence and abuse. Contact me online or call my Nashville area office at 615-246-5558 to schedule your initial consultation.
