What is "Neglect" in a Nursing Home?

Posted on Apr 29, 2014 4:49pm PDT

The exact definition of neglect can vary by state. Generally, neglect in a nursing home occurs when an elderly person does not receive the services or care that they need.
The services that are considered essential and should be provided are:

1. Food
2. Medical care
3. Clothing
4. Supervision
5. Shelter

If the nursing home staff or facility does not provide one of these services out of carelessness or intentional acts, a case of nursing home abuse may unfold. To help you get an idea of whether or not neglect took place in your circumstances, consider whether or not essential acts were taken to maintain health or safety. If the answer is no, the nursing home may be help responsible for failing to provide necessary services.
The key to noticing if neglect has taken place is to look for signs of neglect or abuse. Some signs to keep an eye out for are:

• Rapid weight loss
• Malnutrition
• Unsanitary conditions
• Infections
• Dehydration
• Bed sores

Any of the above injuries or circumstances may suggest that your loved one is not receiving the appropriate care and attention. Our firm has been protecting nursing home residents and injured victims since 1958 and we are familiar with this process. We can help you investigate into occurrences of neglect or abuse and then hold the negligent parties responsible. We do not back down in these cases, we fight to recover the damages and compensation deserved in cases of nursing home abuse.
If you have questions regarding neglect or what it is, we would be happy to help you. We offer free initial consultations and serve clients in Rockland County and surrounding areas. Give us a call today to get started pursuing justice in your case or on behalf of a loved one.

What Is My Case Worth?

Posted on Apr 1, 2014 10:06am EST

 

One of the most commonly asked questions following an accident or injury is: "How much is my case worth?" There is no definitive answer that can be given to this question. The best possible answer is 'it depends,' but we can help you figure out some factors and defining elements to help you get a ballpark of the worth of your injury case. After looking into the severity on your injuries and all of the details of your accident case, we can help you determine an approximate worth. Before looking into the details of the case, you need to prove liability. If this matter is straightforward and the other party is clearly at fault, you can then dive into looking at the damages suffered. There are five main areas that play a role in the worth of a case, they are:

1. All previous medical bills following the accident
2. Any future medical costs due to the accident
3. All lost wages
4. Any loss of your earning capacity
5. Your pain and suffering due to the accident

Taking all of the above into consideration, we may be able to estimate the value of your case. To do so, we need to be able to provide evidence of the details of your case. Evidence can be provided through medical records, testimonies, pictures, police records and more. We can help you build the best possible injury case with solid evidence of all details of your case. Our end goal is to recover the maximum amount for our injured clients in order to help make recovery easier. We have been dedicated to this cause since 1958 and we are prepared to help you. See some of our case results.
Contact Adams Law Firm, P.C. to get started with a free initial consultation today!