In our many years of legal service, the PA nursing home lawyers at the Wieand Law Firm, LLC have compassionately and aggressively represented the victims of nursing home negligence. Many people depend on nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes to provide competent and compassionate care for elderly loved ones. When facilities fail to uphold their promises and do not meet the standard of care, elderly victims can suffer serious injuries or even death. The PA nursing home lawyers at our firm work diligently to hold nursing homes legally accountable for their actions and obtain the verdicts and settlements for innocent victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Nursing home negligence can occur any time that a facility fails to uphold a standard of care, and that failure results in a serious injury or death of a nursing home resident. Sadly, many nursing homes throughout our country make decisions each day to prioritize profits over patient care. Their focus on profits often can be seen and felt by residents and their families, who suffer due to understaffed facilities, poorly trained staff, and unhygienic environments. Common injuries caused by nursing home negligence include:
We understand that it takes an incredible amount of trust to allow a facility to care for your aging loved one. When that trust is violated, families feel shattered. PA nursing home lawyers at the Wieand Law Firm have years of experience litigating these types of injuries. Families report that holding the facility accountable for the pain caused by their negligence was an important step in helping them move forward.
Ensuring your loved one’s safety is paramount if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect. If your loved one is hurt, insist on immediate medical attention. This may mean transferring them to a hospital or higher level of care. Be sure to let the treating physicians know that you believe your loved one was wrongfully injured.
Take pictures to preserve evidence of resident abuse or neglect. It can be helpful to you your case to have photos that show the extent of the pressure ulcer, filthy bedsheets, or your loved one missing important medical equipment that is required by their plan of care (such as an empty oxygen tank or an undressed wound). Your photographs could be critical in helping to support and prove your case.
Finally, know that you are not alone. The PA nursing home lawyers at the Wieand Law Firm are on your side to guide you through this difficult time and help your preserve your rights and the rights of your loved one. We can help you in procuring your loved one’s medical record and investigating the situation to help get to the bottom of what really happened to cause your loved one’s serious injuries.
Embarking on legal action can seem overwhelming. But it can be much easier when you have the right team of experienced PA nursing home lawyers on your side. The personal injury attorneys at the Wieand Law Firm are knowledgeable of the numerous state and federal regulations governing nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We stay up to date on current case law, and we prioritize these types of cases in our practice. We offer a free consultation to discuss your legal options and answer the many questions that you might have. Call 215-666-7777 or send us a message via the online form to speak directly with an attorney.
