Deciding to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is never easy. It requires placing your trust in professionals to provide the care your family member deserves. Unfortunately, when that trust is broken through abuse or neglect, it’s crucial to seek justice. Navigating the complexities of an abuse or neglect claim can be overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to Injury Law Associates, your dedicated and compassionate Kansas City Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys. We have the legal expertise to represent you during these challenging times.
It’s unacceptable that some individuals responsible for abuse or neglect in nursing homes escape accountability. We believe our clients deserve to be fully informed about the challenges they face when confronting nursing home abuse or neglect.
Nursing home abuse refers to the deliberate infliction of harm or injury on an elderly individual, which can include physical, sexual, emotional, or financial exploitation by any individual, organization, or corporation.
Nursing home neglect occurs when an individual, organization, or corporation with a legal or contractual obligation fails to provide essential care or services to an elderly person, resulting in a threat to their health, safety, well-being, or posing a significant risk of death or serious physical harm.
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Click here to learn moreWhen you share your story with us, our team will swiftly assess the legal foundation of your case and identify those responsible. We will promptly initiate an investigation, collect crucial evidence like medical records and facility reports, conduct witness interviews, and handle all necessary paperwork. At Injury Law Associates, our attorneys are dedicated to securing the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Hiring Qualified Staff
Nursing homes are obligated to protect their residents by employing staff who are properly qualified and have no history of abuse or violence. Failure to conduct thorough background checks or retaining employees known to be incompetent can endanger residents. In such instances, the nursing home may be held accountable for any harm caused by unqualified personnel.
Understaffing Issues
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recommended staff-to-resident ratio is 1 staff member for every 1.64 residents. When nursing homes fall below this standard, it can lead to neglect due to insufficient staff to meet the residents’ care needs.
Low staff-to-resident ratios can result in overworked employees, leading to increased stress, decreased morale, and a potential loss of compassion toward residents. Additionally, nursing homes may face legal consequences if a resident suffers harm or death due to inadequate staffing levels.
Click here to read moreWhen nursing home employees are not adequately trained to care for residents with disabilities or challenging behaviors, they may fail to provide the standard of care required by law and expected by families. Nursing homes can be held responsible if a resident is harmed due to staff members’ lack of proper training.
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused or neglected by nursing home staff, or if you need more information about nursing homes, you can contact the appropriate authorities. Additionally, you can reach out to Injury Law Associates for a free consultation. We are here to help you seek justice for your elderly loved one who has been mistreated.