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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer

Nursing home abuse and neglect is a widespread problem, especially considering there are roughly 34 million people over the age of 65 in this country today. Nursing home residents depend on the staff for their basic care, including water, food, toileting, medicine, turning over in bed, and other daily needs. However, each year over 2 million elderly Americans are victims of nursing abuse and neglect. In fact, government statistics shows that approximately one-third of nursing homes have committed an intentional or negligent act that has caused serious harm to a resident. Sadly, a vast majority of these acts go unreported, despite both federal and state laws specifically created to protect residents from nursing home abuse and neglect.

Most nursing homes today are understaffed and the staff is underpaid and poorly trained. The most common types of nursing home abuse and neglect include:

• malnutrition
• dehydration
• untreated wounds and infections
• bedsores
• unsanitary conditions
• wrongful death

If you suspect a family member is suffering from nursing home abuse and neglect, you or your loved may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please consult with an experienced attorney who regularly handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Be sure to act now because any delays may have a negative impact on your claim. At the law office of Thomas L. Young, we will find you a qualified nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer to evaluate your claim and protect your legal rights.

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