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Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Attorneys Serving Indianapolis, Evansville, and Louisville

We often depend on professionals to care for our elderly family members when we can no longer care for them ourselves. However, nursing home negligence and abuse is becoming more and more common, even in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. Too often in the nursing home industry, profits and efficiency become more important than providing proper treatment to residents. Staff may be insufficiently trained, or perhaps they simply don’t care. Neglect is a common occurrence in nursing home settings, and it can have devastating effects on those who can no longer take care of themselves.

Nursing home negligence and abuse is a division of medical malpractice covered under personal injury law. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, our attorneys in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville can help you collect compensation from the medical professionals who caused the injuries.

Signs of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for nursing home professionals to fail to meet the needs of their residents. In some tragic cases, they have even physically, mentally, or sexually abused their residents. Because some nursing home residents are unable make judgments about the treatment they receive from nursing home professionals (or they do not speak out about it), it is important to watch for the following signs of nursing home abuse or negligence if your loved one is in the care of nursing home professionals:

  • Bed sores or poor skin condition
  • Malnutrition or dehydration
  • Sudden weight gain or loss
  • Unexplained broken bones or other injuries such as bruises or lacerations
  • Behavior or personality changes
  • Theft of money or personal property
  • Unsanitary conditions

Nursing home professionals can also be negligent for failing to provide adequate supervision of their residents who might wander off the property and injure themselves. When not addressed, nursing home abuse or negligence (which can be a single incident or reoccurring episodes) can lead to serious personal injuries or even wrongful death. If you see any of the above warning signs in your loved one, it is important to act quickly. Contact our nursing home abuse and negligence attorneys at Gerling Law in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville for assistance.

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Wrongful Death Resulting from Nursing Home Negligence

When nursing home abuse and neglect are not addressed, serious injuries can result. In some cases, instances of nursing home negligence and abuse can lead to death. When this happens, the family members of the deceased nursing home resident may be able to file a file a wrongful death claim against the nursing home. If your loved one has passed away suddenly and without explanation while under the care of nursing home professionals, contact our nursing home abuse and negligence attorneys in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. We can review your case and determine if you have a wrongful death claim.

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How Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Can Help

Like other types of medical malpractice cases, nursing home negligence and abuse cases can be complex and time consuming, requiring dedication and compassion. At Gerling Law, we are committed to upholding the rights of your loved one in the care of a nursing home and holding those responsible for abuse or neglect accountable for their actions. Our attorneys have experience handling all types of medical malpractice cases, including nursing home abuse and negligence.

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If You Suspect Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse, Contact Our Attorneys

If you suspect that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, contact Gerling Law, serving Indianapolis, Evansville, Louisville, and surrounding communities. Our attorneys will review your case — free of charge or obligation to you — and hold the abusive or negligent nursing home professionals accountable for their actions.

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