Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Occur Regularly says Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney Steven C. Peck

March 3, 2011

Septic sores, or infections involving a loved one in a nursing home.

Any occurrence involving broken bones, especially a fractured hip, a broken arm, or broken leg.

Any type injury or death occurring during or shortly after an occurrence of wandering (including outside the facility) when the staff is not aware that the resident is missing for some period of time

Resident is frequently ill, and the illnesses are not promptly reported to the physician, and or the family

Serious injuries requiring emergency treatment or hospitalization of a loved one

Rapid weight loss, or weight gain without physician or family notification, and a change in treatment being provided

Unexplained or unexpected death of the resident

One nursing home resident injures another resident

Heavy medication or sedation of a parent or a loved one in a nursing home

Although elderly residents are awarded certain nursing home rights, some facilities, either unknowingly or intentionally, may violate these basic rights. If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home or otherwise deprived of their nursing home resident rights, such as bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, under staffing, physical abuse, you should immediately contact us toll free at 1.866.999.9085 or on-line at www.thepecklawgroup.com for a free thorough case review and evaluation. This case review is being offered at no cost and shall help determine whether you should take legal action on behalf of your elder / dependent adult loved one. We Will Help You!!!