Nursing Home Abuse Injuries Lawyer
There is no excuse for nursing home abuse, especially from facilities that are paid generously for their services to provide care to the elderly and disabled. Families trust that nursing homes will provide the medical care needed for their loved ones, yet too many residents in these homes are neglected or abused. At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we fight for the rights of patients who have received poor treatment in nursing homes, helping victims and their families receive justice for their personal injury case.
Nursing homes are mostly for-profit enterprises. They offer medical services and around-the-clock care for those who need assistance. While many perform their duties with ethical compassion, there are those that allow profit to become more important than their patients. Not providing the care needed, poor upkeep, untrained staff and other factors can lead to nursing home abuse and neglect that can be devastating to the patients in these facilities.
Negligence in Nursing Homes
No one would knowingly leave a loved one at a nursing home if they believed he or she would not receive proper care. It is unthinkable that a grandmother or parent may be neglected or abused while under the care of a medical facility. However, it is a fact that nursing home negligence and abuse occurs. Patients may be physically assaulted or sexually abused. They may not even receive the nutrition or medical care they need. Our legal team fights for the rights of nursing home victims and their families, handling personal injury cases that include:
Nursing home abuse is a heinous act. If you have a loved one that you believe was injured from mistreatment at a nursing home, please contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown. Schedule a free consultation at our Atlanta office to discuss your case.