Rhinelander Nursing Home Malpractice Lawyer
When a parent reaches advanced age, family members are often forced to make difficult decisions regarding housing situations and treatment. If a person requires medical assistance and supervision, the family members may be forced to consider a nursing home or assisted-living facility to help keep their loved one comfortable and secure. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse does happen, and residents of such facilities may suffer serious injury, illness, and even death as a result of poor treatment.
Family members may be unaware of negligent or abusive treatment until it is too late. If a nursing home resident suffers injury due to abuse or neglect, the individual or his or her family members may be able to take legal action against those responsible. For assistance with your nursing home malpractice case, contact an experienced Rhinelander nursing home malpractice lawyer of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.
Common Nursing Home Injuries
Residents of nursing homes may suffer injuries from abuse or neglect, including:
- Broken bones from slip-and-fall accidents
- Bruises, contusions, and other injuries
- Bedsores
- Illness
- Infections
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
Nursing home staff members should make sure to pay attention to residents' complaints and concerns and should provide medical assistance when required. Failure to do so may result in a serious malpractice lawsuit against the establishment and possibly the individual.
Causes of Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home owners and managers have a responsibility to properly hire, train, and provide adequate staff to take care of their patients’ needs. Failure to do so may result in negligent actions on the part of employees, insufficient staff to handle patient requests or care, and staff members who do not know how to perform their duties in a responsible manner.
Contact Us
If someone you love has suffered injury due to abuse or neglect in a nursing home, the Rhinelander nursing home malpractice attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. are here to help you with your case. Contact us at 800-242-2874 to discuss your legal options.