Few families like facing the possibility of sending one of their loved ones to a nursing home. However, there are situations where the level of care the loved one requires is simply beyond what a family can provide on their own. In these instances, the only viable option is to entrust their care to a nursing home facility. In an ideal situation, the family that has placed a loved one in a nursing home can expect quality care from the facility. Unfortunately, not all situations are ideal, and there are often times issues with residents being subjected to Nursing Home Neglect.
In some situations, this neglect can be resolved by meeting with the manager of a nursing home and getting things out in the open. In some cases, it can amount to a simple lack of proper communication, or it could be that the family perceives neglect when there is none. However, there are situations, especially in instances where the neglect is severe, that a person will need to consult an attorney.
If a family feels their loved one is being neglected while in a nursing home, and a face-to-face meeting with the nursing home staff doesn’t resolve those issues or if the neglect is severe, meeting with an attorney is essential. This will provide an opportunity for the family or to discuss the situation with an attorney to see if it rises to the level where legal action is required. If such action is necessary, an attorney from The Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel can handle any legal action that is needed to stop the neglect and, in some cases, to seek justice against the people who caused such neglect.
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision for any family. This decision can be even more difficult if the family finds out that their loved one is being neglected. That’s why, if you find yourself in this situation and the neglect is severe, legal action may need to be taken immediately. Not only can legal action stop Nursing Home Neglect of your loved one, it can hold the people responsible for that neglect accountable. It can also prevent future neglect of your loved one and the other people in the care of the nursing home.
