Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Neglect
Elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities deserve safe, compassionate care. Sadly, abuse and neglect are more common than many realize, sometimes occurring at the hands of those entrusted with their care.
We’re here to help you understand residents’ rights, address neglect or abuse, and pursue justice and recovery for your loved one.
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Elder Rights and Nursing Home Accountability
Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities deserve safe, attentive, and respectful care. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse can occur — sometimes from the very people entrusted to protect our loved ones.
We take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and guide you through the steps needed to investigate suspected neglect or abuse. Our team works with families to ensure residents’ rights are protected.
Common issues we handle include understaffing, improper supervision, medication errors, untreated bedsores, falls, dehydration, and malnutrition. We help families hold negligent facilities accountable and pursue compensation when harm occurs.
You don’t have to face this alone. We are here to advocate for your loved one’s safety, ensure proper oversight, and pursue justice for preventable harm.
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What You Should Know About Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can cause serious physical and emotional harm. Understanding residents’ rights, recognizing warning signs, and knowing how to take action are critical to protecting your loved one.
Understanding Resident Vulnerability
Frail, isolated, or cognitively impaired residents are at higher risk of abuse or neglect. Various state and federal laws protect nursing home residents’ rights and ensures minimum standards of care.
Common Signs of Neglect or Abuse
Understaffing, poor supervision, medication errors, untreated bedsores, falls, dehydration, and malnutrition are warning signs that a resident may be at risk.
Ensuring Proper Care
Nursing homes are regulated by state and federal law, which require adequate staffing, individualized care plans, supervision, and timely treatment to protect residents from harm.
Protecting Your Loved One
Prompt reporting, investigation, and legal guidance can prevent further abuse, safeguard vulnerable residents, and ensure they receive the care they deserve.
Types of Cases We Handle
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Real Stories from Real Clients
Our results are measured not just in dollars, but in the restoration of dignity and peace of mind for those we serve.
“Thomas & Wickenheiser, LLC is the law firm to choose when you have to deal with a traumatic situation caused by someone else’s negligence. They know what they are doing and will work hard for their clients no matter what… I am grateful for the work that this firm did for my father and myself. “
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“We are so thankful for the hard work of the attorneys at this firm especially Rebecca and Kathryn. They fought hard for our grandfather and did whatever they could to prove our case. As a family, we have talked about their determination and have described them as our grandfather’s guardian angels. “
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