David Price has a particular commitment to the elderly. He understands what families go through when they find out a loved one was neglected or abused at a nursing home, and he can review your situation to determine whether legal action can be taken against those responsible. If you have a viable claim, we will begin a thorough investigation to build your case and pursue fair compensation for all of the damages your loved one has suffered.
One of the main reasons to work with a Georgia nursing home negligence lawyer is that he will know how to identify all of the damages your loved one suffered, and the value of those damages.
Damages from nursing home negligence
Any damages with a defined monetary value. They are easier to calculate than other types of damages because there are receipts or bills to go with them.
- Bills for your loved one’s stay in the hospital
- Emergency transportation to the hospital
- Medical testing, such as x-rays or MRIs
- Physical therapy services
- Cost of visits to the doctor
- Equipment, like wheelchairs, canes or crutches
- Prescription drugs
- Repairing or replacing your loved one’s damaged personal property
When the value of the damages is determined, we factor in what your loved one is suffering both now and in the future — they may need ongoing medical care, and may have lingering emotional issues well after the neglect or abuse occurred.
Types of nursing home neglect and abuse
Nursing home neglect and abuse generally fall into five categories.
When a caretaker or medical professional does not provide the standard of care a resident is entitled to. Common examples include failing to:
- Clean a resident’s room to help ensure good personal hygiene
- Move patients who are unable to move, which can result in bedsores
- Administer medication when it is needed
- Remove obstacles that can cause slip-and-fall accidents
- Take care of residents’ personal hygiene, including bathroom hygiene
If you suspect your elderly loved one is being neglected or abused in a nursing home, contact David Price.