We represented a parapalegic who suffered 2nd degree burns on his legs because his nurse did not properly test the shower water. We recovered $90,000 on behalf of our client who was responsible for about $8,000 in medical bills as a result of the injury.
Thousands of senior citizens are abused, neglected or exploited in nursing homes and other care facilities. The issue is so widespread that all 50 states have passed some form of elder abuse prevention laws.
Knowing the warning signs of abuse is a crucial step in protecting the elderly. Residents of care facilities sustain physical injuries from abuse, such as bruising. Sometimes neglect can cause dehydration, malnutrition, or infections from things such as untreated bedsores.
If you are a concerned relative or friend of an elderly person that you believe is suffering from nursing home abuse or nursing home negligence in Missouri or Illinois
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