Nursing Home Negligence
We Protect Those Who Can Not Protect Themselves Although the majority of health care providers do good work, mistakes are sometimes made which could adversely affect a person, as well as their friends and family, for the rest of their lives. To insure that nursing home residents receive the care, treatment and quality of life to which they are entitled, the federal government and various states have passed laws to protect them. Family members play a key role in caring for the resident, even after the residents are moved into a nursing home. Any indications of abuse or nursing home neglect can be investigated, and the law affords remedies and redress for that type of behavior. Nursing home neglect, abuse, and negligence may include any of the following types of issues:
At the law office of William W. Helsley, we strive to protect those who are not able to protect themselves. We are keenly aware of the sensitive nature of these types of cases and we work hard to provide the best possible representation in a dignified, cost-effective, and professional manner. If you have questions or concerns about the condition of a friend or loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, or if you are unsure of how a lawyer can be of assistance to your friend or loved one, please contact us today. Our firm offers free initial consultations and we work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee unless we successfully resolve your case. |