Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Atlanta

Nursing Home Abuse Cases

It can be devastating to learn that an elder family member has been abused at a nursing home. Federal statutes like the Nursing Home Reform Act and American Disabilities Act protect the rights of nursing home residents. Nursing homes that receive federal funding are also required to maintain high standards of quality care. If a loved one that has been entrusted into the care of a nursing home has been abused, contact an Atlanta personal injury attorney to find out about your legal options. This can include personal injury compensation to cover medical treatment, pain, suffering and emotional distress. A qualified lawyer can review your case and give you valuable advice on personal injury benefits and how to proceed in filing a claim.

Nursing homes are expected to provide quality care for their residents; this includes personal care such as grooming and hygiene, as well as keeping the premises clean and properly administering any necessary medication. Nursing home abuses can occur because of negligence or carelessness, including hiring insufficient and improperly trained staff. Van Sant Law, LLC is a skilled personal injury firm experienced in cases involving nursing home abuse. We can provide qualified legal counsel regarding compensation and to recover monetary damages for any injuries suffered by a loved one.

Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Nursing home abuse can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, mental abuse and financial abuse. Physical abuse can include:

Improper feeding resulting in malnutrition
Overmedicating
Physical restraint injuries
Bed sores
Patient not cleaned or bathed
Frequent falls
Poor or no grooming
Inadequate or no oral hygiene
Undetected and/or untreated injuries

Our firm will review your case and conduct a thorough investigation to determine who is at for your family member's injuries, and hold them accountable for their negligent actions.

Contact an Atlanta nursing home abuse lawyer from our office if an elder family member has been physically, emotionally, mentally or financially abused at a nursing home for reliable legal counsel.