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Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Louisiana Lawyers Who Care

Recognizing the need for nursing home care, selecting a facility and placing your family member in a nursing home is a difficult process. Your parent, disabled child or elderly relative will now rely on strangers for daily necessities. Unfortunately corporate administrators often put profits before the needs of the patients, who are often too frightened or weak to speak out. It’s up to family and friends to speak for them.

We look out for your loved ones

Federal law requires nursing homes to meet strong basic standards for each resident’s quality of life and for the provision of services and activities. When facilities fail to meet these professional standards of care, it is urgent that you get your loved one the attention and care he or she deserves.

Headed by attorney Danny McGlynn, our medical malpractice team has extensive experience involving abuse and neglect by nursing home staff and administrators. We take the time to explain the specific rights guaranteed by federal and state law to make sure you are fully informed about your case. Why? Because, unlike those who violate nursing home standards, we care about your loved ones as much as you do.

How you can help

Nursing home neglect is a variety of institutional medical malpractice determined by examining records for evidence that providers failed to meet a professional standard of care. Because patients suffering from negligent care don’t always speak up for themselves, you should look for the following signs of nursing home abuse or neglect:

• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Pressure sores/bed sores
• Dry skin
• Chapped lips
• Unexplained weight loss
• Inability to eat
• Infections
• Falls/broken bones
• Excessive bruising
• Verbal abuse
• Depression
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse

If you notice any of these signs or otherwise suspect nursing home abuse, contact our attorneys immediately to schedule a free consultation.