When a loved one is no longer capable of caring for him or herself, oftentimes, the only option is that he or she stays in a nursing home. While often, nursing homes care for our loved ones as we would, there are times where this simply is not the case, and your loved one has been subjected to abuse or neglect, you should consider speaking with an experienced Ulster County nursing home neglect lawyer who can help ensure your loved one gets to safety. Contact John A. DeGasperis, Esq. today.
Ulster County Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer | Protecting Your Loved Ones
If you suspect that your loved one is being neglected or abused in their nursing home, you cannot afford to wait another day to take action. The sooner you report the incident(s) and speak with a compassionate Ulster County personal injury lawyer, the better off you and your loved one will be.
Potential Signs of Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
Nobody wants to imagine that their loved one is being neglected or abused in their nursing home. However, keeping an eye out for the following warning signs may very well save your loved one’s life. Some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse/neglect are as follows:
- Unexplained bruises
- Multiple falls
- Soiled bed
- Possessions vanishing from the room
- Your loved one showing signs of distress when certain aides or nursing home staff members enter the room
- Bedsores
- Poor hygiene
- Unsafe food/water conditions
- Poor air conditions, such as disturbed asbestos
Reporting Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse in New York State
First, you should understand that if you suspect your loved one is in immediate danger, you should call 911 and inform them of the incident(s) of neglect/abuse. If your loved one is injured, they will document the incident(s) and ensure that your loved one receives medical treatment and is in a safe place. That being said, you may also report the incident(s) of abuse or neglect to the New York State Department of Health. You can fill out a Nursing Home Complaint Form and submit it online or by mail. You can also report the incident(s) to the Nursing Home Complaint Hotline at 1-888-201-4563.
Filing a Claim
When it comes to filing a claim for nursing home abuse/neglect on behalf of your loved one, you should take several steps to help ensure you do so properly. For example, you should take pictures/videos of any form of evidence that helps corroborate your claim. You should also ensure that you report the incident(s) to nursing home management, though you should do this after you documented the incident(s) so management doesn’t remedy the issue before you can prove it. Finally, you should ensure that you speak with an experienced Ulster County nursing home neglect lawyer who can assess all additional circumstances surrounding your case and determine the best path forward.
Contact an Ulster County Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
No one should have to endure poor treatment at the end stage of their life, and if you believe your loved one is being harmed in a nursing home, you need an attorney who truly cares and who will do everything to help ensure the nursing home is brought to justice. Contact John A. DeGasperis, Esq. today.
