Nursing Home Abuse

CT Perkins Injury Lawyers can help

According to the Elder Abuse Foundation, a study by the United States General Accounting Office found that over 50 percent of suspicious nursing home deaths were tied to nursing home abuse.* Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the abuse or neglect had been discovered and reported.

Cases of nursing home abuse often go unreported because the victim feels ashamed or embarrassed about being taken advantage of. Other victims may be afraid to speak out for fear of retribution. It is important for relatives and loved ones to be conscious of the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect.

Common signs of abuse or neglect to look for when visiting your loved one include:

Unexplained injuries
Untreated bedsores
Fecal or urine odors
Sudden behavioral changes
Poor personal hygiene
Lack of a reaction to pain
Excessive or sudden weight loss

Abrupt or unexplained changes in wills
Missing money or possessions
Listlessness
Malnutrition
Begging for food
Burns or bruises

The Connecticut nursing home abuse attorneys of Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers strive to provide the best possible care to all their clients. We know the pain and suffering nursing home residents experience due to negligence and abuse and demand better treatment for the elderly. Our attorneys will pursue justice on your behalf.

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If you or a loved one have been wrongfully injured, contact our experienced team of legal professionals. We offer you:

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I am injured but I do not have any money or any insurance. What can I do?

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Perkins can help you in a number of ways. We evaluate your case, determine if you are eligible for compensation, and develop a plan to gain you compensation. A case management team is assigned to your case. This team tracks all your paperwork and appointments and helps you document your medical records. We make sure you seek treatment for any new injuries. We will even drive you to the doctor’s office if you have no transportation.
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