Nursing Home Abuse

Louisville Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

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Red flags that sometimes alert family members to the possibility that a loved one in a nursing home is being neglected or abused may include the following:

• Dehydration
• Bed sores (decubitus ulcers)
• Malnourishment
• Bruises
• Evidence of physical or sexual abuse
• Evidence of medication errors

At the law offices of Winters, Yonker & Rousselle, PSC, we are known as aggressive lawyers. In fact, we do aggressively pursue legal remedies for people whose rights have been violated, such as in the case of nursing home abuse.

If you believe your elderly or disabled loved one has been neglected or abused in a Kentucky or Indiana nursing home, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Did the Nursing Home Fail to Notify Family Members of a Turn for the Worse?

One of the biggest complaints of family members of nursing home residents has to do with lack of notification. Adult children and other family members often say that they were not told of adverse patient developments in a timely manner. They want to know when their mother or father has taken a turn for the worse, but sometimes they do not get the news in time to intervene in any way. Sometimes, a patient dies before family members were aware that the person's condition was worsening. Then they wonder if nursing home abuse or neglect is in question.

Dehydration, Bruises, and Malnourishment are Not Normal

Concerned family members are encouraged to keep a log and share information regarding a nursing home resident's well-being when they visit. This can easily be done by email, or through a visitors' book to be kept in the resident's room. When something does not seem right, it may be time to get an outside opinion. A dehydrated, bruised, or apparently malnourished appearance may indicate that nursing home abuse or neglect is threatening the health and survival of the resident.

Contact an Attorney if you Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

If your loved one died under suspicious circumstances and you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, contact Winters, Yonker & Rousselle, PSC. We offer free initial consultations. We are ready to look into the matter if your loved one's rights under Kentucky nursing home laws may have been violated.