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Kansas & Missouri Nursing Home Abuse Law

Many elderly people are in long term care facilities like nursing homes, and most families believe that their loved ones receive excellent care there. Plenty of nursing home patients receive good care and live happy, healthy lives in their care of facilities, but others are subjected to abuse and neglect.

Nursing home abuse can take many forms and is rarely reported because many victims are afraid to speak out. If you recognize any of the signs listed below in your loved one, take action.

Untimely or Unexplained Death
Chronic Infections
Bedsores or Pressure Ulcers
Unexpected Falls
Unexplained Injuries Including:
- Head Injuries, Broken Bones or Sprains
- Bruises or Burns
- Cuts or Abrasions

Medication Errors or Overdoses
Malnutrition and Dehydration
Unsanitary or Unclean Conditions

By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, we can help someone else while strengthening our own defenses against elder abuse in the future.

Contact Us: Lenexa, KS, Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Serving Kansas & Missouri

If you suspect that a loved one is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver, please contact the Hamilton Law Firm: call (913) 888-7100, email patrick@lenexalaw.com, or complete our online form. Based in Lenexa, in the Kansas City area, we practice throughout Kansas and Missouri.

We offer a free initial consultation.

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