New Orleans Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys | Slidell LA Personal Injury Lawyers

Reported instances of nursing home neglect have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years, with hundreds of thousands of complaints filed against nursing care facilities every year. Unfortunately, most instances of nursing home abuse and neglect still go unreported. In fact, in a 1998 study, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) concluded that reported cases of elder abuse are only the "tip of the iceberg," estimating the actual incidence of elder abuse in the nation to be five times the reported number of cases.

In addition to upholding residents rights and providing minimum standards of care, all nursing homes are also required to ensure their facilities are clean, safe, and healthy for residents. Recent federal investigations revealed, however, that over 90% of nursing homes in the U.S. have violated federal health and safety standards. The following are just some of the warning signs that your family member may have been abused or neglected at a nursing care facility:

• Bruises, cuts, or burns that your loved one cannot explain
• Fractures or broken bones
• Bedsores
• Venereal disease or genital infections
• Poor hygiene
• Changes in behavior or violent outbursts
• Sudden weight loss
• Medication errors
• Limitations on visiting hours / staff always present during family visits
• Missing personal belongings
• Unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts
• Sudden changes to a will or transfer of title to property

Contact an Experienced New Orleans Injury Attorney

Abuse and neglect of the elderly is inexcusable. If you suspect your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, the proper authorities must be notified and the wrongdoers need to be held accountable. The New Orleans injury attorneys at Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest have a successful track record handling nursing home neglect cases throughout the state of Louisiana. Call (504) 200-0000 for a free consultation with an experienced, compassionate nursing home abuse lawyer or fill out our free case review form.

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The New Orleans personal injury attorneys at Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest handle all types of accident cases, including auto accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, complex business litigation, class action wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice, bus accidents, insurance bad faith claims, maritime injuries, drunk drivers, 18 wheeler injuries, tire defects cases throughout Louisiana. If you have been injured in an accident in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell, Orlean Parish, Jefferson Parish or Saint Tammany Parish, call our experienced New Orleans injury lawyers at (504) 200-0000 or toll-free at (800) 462-9718 or fill out our free case review form.