Nursing Home Neglect

How Could Anyone Mistreat the Elderly? 

The elderly deserve the affection and respect of society, but certain nursing homes neglect and mistreat elderly patients—they run their care facilities as though they think about nothing but profit.

Georgia has a variety of laws to protect the elderly from nursing home neglect or abuse.  These laws govern almost all aspects of care:

• Nursing service
• Dietary service
• Dining assistance
• Physical therapy
• Medical and dental care
• Equipment safety
• Environmental sanitation
• Housekeeping
• Employee health
• Recreation
• Patient capacity
• Behavioral or activity restrictions
• Punishment, restraint, and isolation
• Nondiscrimination

The Cochran Firm Atlanta voices the legal rights of elderly victims of neglect, mistreatment, or abuse. 

Georgia allows a number of people to bring a nursing home neglect lawsuit.  If you are the loved one of a victim who can’t participate in a suit, we may still be able to help you. 

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

If you are being mistreated in your nursing home, there are certain things you will need to tell the court about what happened to you. 

If you suspect your elderly loved one is being abused, these are some of the signs you might see:

• Bedsores
• Skin rashes
• Infections
• Unsanitary conditions
• Lack of attention to hygiene
• Lack of care for medical problems
• Dehydration
• Skin tears
• Weight loss
• Depression or isolation
• Wandering away
• Bruises
• Open wounds
• Welts
• Fear or anxiety
• Inability or refusal to communicate
• Disorientation
• Unjustified physical restraint
• Deprivation of food or water
• Injuries requiring emergency treatment

Nursing home neglect and abuse are abhorrent violations of a person’s rights to safety and security in a medical facility. 

Call toll-free 1-866-549-0562 for your free elder abuse consultation.