Nursing Home Neglect

You entrust your loved one to a nursing home to get respectful, compassionate treatment. It's your right to expect it. Most federal and state laws hold nursing homes responsible for maintaining the highest standards to keep residents healthy mentally and physically.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Nursing home abuse is particularly serious due to the vulnerability of the elderly and other adult residents. Unfortunately, nursing home residents can suffer from many issues, including bedsores, accidental injuries, dehydration, malnutrition, and medication errors. Our nursing home negligence lawyers are available to provide the representation you need.

Forms of Abuse & Neglect

• Rough handling
• Use of unnecessary restraints
• Verbal abuse
• Improper administration of prescribed medications
• Failure to attend to adult diapers or bedpans
• Failure to turn/move bed-bound patients to avoid bedsores
• Failure to assist residents at mealtimes
• Infrequent bathing
• Unsanitary living environment

Statute of Limitations

Kentucky allows one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit related to nursing home negligence. It is important to take action before the evidence is altered or disappears entirely. Contact us immediately if you suspect abuse.

Damages

When you work with our nursing home negligence attorneys, you may receive compensation for all related medical bills, including future bills, as well as pain and suffering. Our attorneys will advise you on all forms of compensation available.

Punitive Damages

In Kentucky, your case may be eligible for punitive damages — meant to punish behavior that is grossly negligent or unlawful and to dissuade others from participating in nursing home resident abuse.