Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Manassas, Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and are therefore required to submit to inspection and adhere to certain regulations and protocols. When abuse or neglect occurs, a violation of certain regulations and statutes is almost always involved. At the law office of Weimer & Boyce, our attorneys work with investigators, medical experts, and inspectors in cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. Our office subpoenas staffing records, employee files, video footage (if available), copies of internal memos, and information regarding former complaints or citations involving a nursing home. Our lawyers interview attending staff and managers regarding policies and procedures, as well as investigate circumstances surrounding the injuries suffered by our client. We expose contradictory testimony, failures of oversight, and attempts to cover up incriminating evidence.

Our attorneys have years of experience in representing clients and their families in cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. To schedule a free consultation and discuss how we can help you, contact nursing home neglect lawyers at Weimer & Boyce today.

Types of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

• Medical malpractice: The most common type of nursing home medical malpractice is failure to manage pain. The second most common is medication errors.
• Malnutrition and dehydration: Bad nutrition results in higher risk for injury and longer healing time.
• Failure to supervise: This is especially devastating for patients suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia.
• Physical and sexual abuse: As unthinkable as it may be, some elders are subject to hitting, burns, threats, and even sexual abuse.

Signs and Symptoms of Abuse and Neglect

The following signs and symptoms are often the first indication that abuse or neglect is taking place:

• Bedsores
• Dehydration
• Items and personal effects missing from patient's room
• Unattended wanderings
• Ligature marks from leg or arm restraints
• Unexplained slips and falls
• Unexplained bruising, broken bones
• Emotional and psychological withdrawal

Demanding Answers and Accountability

Cases involving nursing home abuse may involve criminal wrongdoing as well. When injuries are caused by criminal acts or gross negligence, our office contacts the proper authorities to alert them to the problem. State inspectors, regulators, and law enforcement officials have substantial investigative reach. As such, a great deal of information and evidence can be gathered by officials and state authorities prior to the bringing of a civil case. Our lawyers cooperate with authorities and work with them in order to recover important evidence and information.

If your loved one has been abused or neglected by a nursing home, contact the law office of Weimer & Boyce today and schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help you.