Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
Baltimore, Maryland
It's a fact of life that almost 43% of the U.S. population now sixty-five will reside in nursing homes at some point. What you may not know is that nursing home negligence occurs in almost 1/3 of nursing homes and elder care facilities in the U.S. As family members, we trust that our loved ones will experience high levels of care, no matter which home we choose. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. No matter how closely we investigate a facility, neglect and mistreatment can and do occur.
At Cohen & Dwin, P.A., we want you to help us put a stop to this gross injustice. Often, neglect is hard to uncover. With the rise in nursing home population and projected longer life expectancies, nursing home litigation is becoming more common in this country. In addition to prosecuting these facilities for our clients, we’re doing everything we can to raise awareness of nursing home abuse. Below, we’ve listed some things to look for that can be a sign of negligence.
Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse- Death
- Bed/pressure sores
- Bruising or fractures
- Malnutrition
- Low self-esteem/depression
- Use of physical or chemical restraints
- Use of unauthorized medication
- Poor personal hygiene
- Frequent illness/failure to report illness
- Unexplained or unexpected death of resident
- Rapid weight loss or weight gain
- Failure of staff to report any changes in condition
- Serious injury requiring hospitalization
- Dirty living quarters
If you notice any one of these signs of nursing home neglect in Baltimore or anywhere in Maryland, take action right away. Please contact Cohen & Dwin, P.A. right away and we’ll start a prompt investigation to find out if your loved one is being mistreated. If we find that negligence, abuse or mistreatment has occurred, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure your family is well-compensated and your loved one is safe.
