Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

The excuses for nursing home abuse and neglect are often heard: Not enough staff and not enough training. There is no excusable reason, however, for the mistreatment and maltreatment of vulnerable people. At the Gergel, Nickles & Solomon law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, our attorneys can help hold nursing homes accountable for their treatment of residents.

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With significant experience in medical malpractice, our attorneys also have the knowledge necessary to handle nursing home abuse cases. If a loved one has suffered injury or death because of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact our law firm.

• If an unsupervised patient wanders outside of the nursing home and suffers heat stroke or a fall, the nursing home should face questions about their lack of resident care.
• There is no excuse for bed sores. When a bedridden patient is frequently turned and when skin injuries are dealt with quickly, bed sores (decubitus ulcers) do not have a chance to cause serious injury.
• Transfer falls (transfers between bed, chair, and toilet) can cause painful and disabling bone fractures.
• Mistakes in administering medications can cause a patient to be over-medicated, under-medicated, or un-medicated.
• When nursing home employees assault residents, residents are often afraid to report the abuse because of retaliation. If a loved one has unexplained bruises or fractures or seems suddenly fearful, abuse may be involved.
• If you know of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact a lawyer about protecting your loved one. You can also report abuse to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Controls (www.scdhec.net ).

For more information, see our Nursing Home Injuries Information Center .

When a nursing home abuse case is complex, when it is important to you and your family, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Gergel, Nickles & Solomon law firm. We serve clients anywhere in South Carolina. Free consultation for all personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability cases.