These corporations, often beholden to shareholders, have a financial incentive to cut corners, reduce staffing, and minimize training costs. This focus on profit can lead to dangerous conditions for residents, as essential services are cut to increase profits.
Common Issues with nursing home care
These errors aren't accidents — they're systemic failures that cost lives.
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Poor hygiene & unsanitary living conditions
- Failure to assist with mobility (Bedsores)
- Failure to administer prescribed medications
Nursing home abuse is more common than you think
Behind these numbers are families devastated by loss or lifelong injury. We work to make sure this doesn't go unnoticed.
About 95% of residents have either experienced neglect or witnessed it happening to another resident.
It's estimated that only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse are reported.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
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How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Attorney?You don’t pay us any fees up front. We work on a contingency fee basis which means we only get paid if we win.
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How Do I Know If I Have A Case?If you think you may have a case, please reach out and give us a call or contact us through our website anytime. At McHugh Fuller, we don’t believe in automated answering machines, you’ll always talk to a real person.
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How Long Does The Process Take?Every case is different, but lawsuits often take years depending on the complexity of and willingness of the defendant to settle.
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