Protecting Elderly Residents
Whether it is caused by negligence or intentional abuse, mistreatment of elderly patients is inexcusable. Unfortunately, negligent care and abuse is all too common at nursing homes in Louisiana and around the country.
If your loved one suffered injury, emotional trauma or a fatal accident because of the fault of the nursing home, you can hold the facility accountable. The lawyers at Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law, provide experienced representation in all types of personal injury cases, including nursing home injury and wrongful death claims.
Seek justice for your loved one by making the nursing home liable for its actions. For a free consultation with our Houma nursing home negligence attorneys, please call 800-673-0956 or contact us online.
Negligent Care and Abuse
Lack of staff and resident supervision is often the cause of negligent treatment and abuse at nursing homes. With too few doctors and RNs on staff, many nursing homes rely primarily on nurses' aides for resident care. If the staff is undertrained and overworked, residents may be at risk for:
- Bedsores
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Medication errors
- Wandering off
- Falls and fractures
In addition to acts of negligence, some nursing home residents are subject to physical, mental or sexual abuse, as well as theft of their property or assets. In the worst cases, the injuries can lead to wrongful death.
We can investigate the facility to determine who is liable for the injury or death. Gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses is an important part of building a strong case. We also work with medical experts to document the cause and extent of the injuries.
Louisiana Nursing Home Injury Attorneys
To schedule an appointment, please call 800-673-0956 today.
