Pennsylvania Nursing Home Neglect

Families often place elder loved ones in nursing homes so they can be given the care they need and the attention they deserve. But sadly, each year in the United States there are over one million reports of elder abuse by nursing home staff. This number is growing rapidly due to the growth of the U.S. elderly population with approximately 34 million people over the age of 65 needing assisted living services such as that of nursing homes. The issue is so widespread that legislatures in all 50 states have passed some form of elder abuse prevention laws. Nursing home abuse is not always reported because the resident fears the consequences. In many cases, the elderly individuals being abused have to rely on the abusers and therefore do not want to accuse the abusers or the nursing homes.

Nursing home abuse can result in wrongful death, broken bones, bruising, malnutrition, dehydration, or infections from untreated bedsores (Bedsores are ulcers caused by a constant amount of pressure on a specific area of the body. If left untreated, these sores can develop ulcers that reach the muscle, bone or tendon). The trauma suffered due to such mistreatment can be life threatening.

Most types of personal injury cases due to nursing home neglect are easily preventable, but reversing the damage becomes increasingly difficult if untreated. Cases of negligence or misconduct on the part of nursing aides, medical providers and nursing homes are increasing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as they are throughout the United States.

When faced with nursing home abuse, residents and family members of the injured victim are often left feeling confused and angry over such violation of trust. If you live in or around Lancaster, Pennsylvania and have been a victim of nursing home abuse, then don’t wait to contact our nursing home abuse lawyers. Our nursing home abuse attorneys specialize in handling personal injury cases arising from nursing home neglect. To determine whether or not you have a nursing home negligence case please contact us by filling our online form or contact us by phone at 888-243-4326. If you have additional questions please utilize the free information center provided by the American Justice Network.