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Lancaster Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys
People entrust their elderly loved ones to nursing homes and other assisted-living facilities so that they can be assured that their relatives are getting the care, attention, and treatment they need. However, according to a 2001 Congressional report, one in every three American nursing homes was cited for an abuse violation during a two-year period. Ten percent of these violations were serious enough to either cause the residents actual harm or place them in immediate jeopardy of serious injury or death.
The Lancaster elder abuse and nursing home neglect attorneys at R. Rex Parris’ Palmdale and Santa Clarita-area law office have successfully served many California families. Indeed, our personal injury lawyers have dedicated their careers to serving injury and wrongful death clients. Our experience has fostered a reputation for success – millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements – that is valued by our clients and respected by our peers. If you suspect that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or elder abuse, contact the R. Rex Parris Law Firm and schedule a free consultation.
Nursing Home Resident Rights
Under federal law, all nursing homes are required to have written policies called the Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights. Our Lancaster elder abuse and nursing home neglect attorneys, near Palmdale and Santa Clarita, protect the rights of victims throughout California. If you or a loved one has been denied these rights or has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, the R. Rex Parris Law Firm can help you obtain compensation.
The Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights, which must be presented to any resident that requests them, should afford residents the right to:
- Privacy, dignity, and respect
- Choose their own physician
- Have personal possessions
- Participate in the planning of their medical care and treatment
- Be informed about their medical condition and treatment
- Manage their personal finances
- Receive or refuse visitors
- Be discharged or transferred only for medical reasons
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Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, for every reported case of nursing home abuse, neglect, or exploitation, five additional incidents are unreported. For this reason, it is imperative that family members know and recognize the warning signs of nursing home negligence. These include:
- Development of bed sores and ulcers
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
- Broken bones and/or unexplained falls
- Injuries resulting from restraint or lack of restraint
- Excessive and/or rapid weight loss
- Unexplained or unexpected death
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Contact Our Antelope Valley Attorneys Serving Palmdale and Santa Clarita
If you suspect that you or a family member has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to immediately document and report the problem. At the R. Rex Parris Law Firm, victims can speak with our skilled Lancaster nursing home neglect and elder abuse attorneys, convenient to Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Our lawyers will carefully examine your case and support you at every stage of the legal process. To schedule a free consultation and case evaluation, contact our personal injury attorneys today.
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