Nursing Home Injuries
The Omaha Lawyers Experienced in Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Today, with more than 1.5 million elderly adults living in nursing homes throughout the United States, abuse and neglect have become widespread. Unfortunately, these travesties occur as a result of reckless or negligent behavior by nursing home staff.
Neglect and abuse can take many forms, including assault, bedsores, unreasonable physical restraint, sexual assault, medication errors, deprivation of food and water or failure to provide medical care. The law firm of Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C. is dedicated to representing injured nursing home residents and their families.
If you suspect your loved one has suffered abuse or injury at the hands of a nursing home or other type of long-term care facility, contact the lawyers of Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop. We have the expertise, resources and knowledge to help.
Why does nursing home negligence occur?
Most nursing homes are owned by large organizations looking to make a profit. One way to boost the bottom line is to hire underqualified, minimum-wage individuals as attendants. Even after they are hired, these attendants often remain undertrained. Signs of nursing homes neglect and abuse include:
- Broken bones caused by falls
- Infections
- Weight loss
- Medication errors
- Dehydration
- Unreasonable physical restraint
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Pressure sores
- Verbal and emotional abuse
To find out the track record for a particular nursing home, we suggest you visit the federal government’s web site (www.medicare.gov/nhcompare).
Your loved ones deserve better
More and more of our elderly citizens are entering nursing homes, and families are paying a great deal of money for their care. At Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, we believe that nursing homes that permit instances of neglect or abuse should be held responsible.
Experienced attorneys required
We are dedicated to protecting the vulnerable. We analyze and evaluate the situation to determine if there is a claim to be made against those persons who are responsible for the harm. Our ultimate goal is the prevention of nursing home neglect, abuse and malpractice.
Call us today for justice
If your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect, contact our expert nursing home abuse attorneys. At Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, we have the experience, skill and compassion to effectively represent you and hold nursing homes accountable for the harm that they cause.
For your convenience, we offer home, hospital and nursing home visits. Our team of professionals at Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop will provide you with the experience, strategy and commitment that protect your rights and claims.
Call today for a free initial consultation on your case. No fees unless you win.
