Venice & SARASOTA NURSING HOME INJURY LAWYERS

Elder abuse and neglect seem to be on the rise not only in Florida, but across the country. The Nursing Home Abuse Care Center estimates that elder abuse and neglect occur in 30 percent of the nation’s nursing facilities. This figure is heartbreaking, especially when you consider the vulnerability of the elderly.

While many who work in nursing home facilities are not engaged in abusing, neglecting or swindling patients and residents, some nursing home workers are aware of these practices and do nothing to stop them. They may be equally to blame for letting this kind of behavior continue.

Gerber Law fights for our clients to hold liable every individual and entity in the chain of command who is responsible for your loved one’s injuries. Accountability and compassion are essential components of quality representation, and Gerber Law wants justice for you and your beloved elder family member.

Recognizing Signs Of Nursing Home Neglect

Abuse and neglect may be obvious to family members or other staff members, but they may also manifest in subtler ways. Things to watch for when you are visiting with an elderly family member:

• Improper care of bedsores
• Unexplained burns, bruises, cuts, fractures or sprains
• Dirty, torn, soiled or stained underclothes
• Frozen joints
• Health problems that don’t seem to improve
• Poor hygiene
• Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases, infections or bleeding
• Odors of feces or urine
• Dirt, lice, fleas and signs of other vermin on clothing or in the room
• Personal items broken or missing
• Large monetary withdrawals from bank accounts
• Changes in wills, trusts, estates and other documents
• Sudden behavioral changes
• Improper patient observation

If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, contact Sarasota injury attorney Maria Gerber at Gerber Law immediately for a free consultation. Do not wait until an already unbearable situation spirals down further. Call (941) 304-5003.