Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset County Elder Abuse Attorney
Elder abuse takes many forms, but one of the most common areas of elder abuse comes from nursing home injuries. At the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., we have handled nursing home injuries resulting from neglect, abuse or mistreatment. Nursing homes are chronically under-funded and as a result, provide poor care, or lapse into an abusive, neglectful environment. Under funding cannot excuse sub-standard care or abuse care of our most vulnerable citizens. Nursing home neglect and abuse is against the law.
If you or a loved one have been injured because of abuse, mistreatment or neglect, contact a knowledgeable nursing home injury lawyer immediately. It is important to correct the situation as soon as possible. Moreover, you or your family member may be entitled to compensation because of your injuries.
A Nursing Home Injury Lawyer Serving the Flemington, Clinton and Washington Areas
Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse can be a "hidden problem" because the victims are often not capable of expressing pain or reporting the neglect or abuse on their own. Thus, it is extraordinarily important that others be watchful for any signs or symptoms of abuse.
Some signs of nursing home abuse or neglect may include:
- Pressure sores
- Poor nutrition
- Over-medication
- Poor sanitation in the facility
- Failure to bathe bed-ridden patients
- Broken bones and hips from unexplained falls
- Verbal abuse
- Significant weight loss
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Falls resulting from lack of adequate precautions or assistance
- Presence of unjustified chemical or physical restraints
- Unexplained mood changes
If you observe unexplained injuries or poor conditions such as these, consult a caring and experienced nursing home injury attorney.
More information on nursing home injuries and abuse
How a Nursing Home Injury Lawyer Can Help
At the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., we are prepared to file suit against nursing home operators to stop the abuse or poor conditions. In addition, we will seek damages for all injuries so that you or your loved one receive monetary compensation for all medical expenses, pain, suffering, disability or loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the neglectful or abusive treatment.
Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Seniors in a Long-Term Care Facility
Anthony Murgatroyd is dedicated to improving the lives of our senior citizens. To this end, our firm has underwritten radio public service announcements warning people of the growing problem of nursing home injuries. In addition, our law firm has sponsored collaborative forums on elder law for professionals involved in the care of our seniors.
Our caring New Jersey elder abuse attorney is dedicated to stopping the abuse and neglectful treatment of our elderly, and will pursue all available compensation for nursing home injuries. For help, contact Anthony J. Murgatroyd in Flemington, New Jersey, to schedule a free initial consultation regarding nursing home abuse and mistreatment.
