Nursing Home Negligence

Even though an individual is confined to a nursing home, they still deserve proper care and treatment. As a result of  nursing home care negligence, a wide variety of painful, debilitating and life-threatening injuries can be suffered. Unfortunately, the quality of care rendered in many nursing homes across the country is considered a national disgrace by many.  Nursing home negligence injuries in Richmond are suffered with surprising frequency resulting in loss of dignity, self-respect and quality of life for our loved ones. Our Richmond nursing home negligence lawyers investigate lawsuits for injuries suffered as a result of nursing home abuse and neglect nationwide. Nursing home lawsuits obtain compensation for the injuries suffered and operate as an important safeguard in our society. They protect the rights of nursing home residents and make sure that proper standards are followed in the industry. If you would like to contact us about injuries that a loved one has suffered in a nursing home, you can call us at 1-800-451-6393 or provide information online for us to contact you.

Types of Virginia Nursing Home Lawsuits:

• Bedsores (AKA pressure sores or decubitus ulcers)
• Dehydration and malnutrition
• Abuse and assault
• Restraint injuries and strangulation
• Falls and fractures
• Wandering and leaving facility
• Wrongful death

Other Potential Nursing Home Negligence Claims May Include:

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose
• Prescription errors
• Medical mistakes

Free Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit Evaluation

If a friend or loved one has suffered an injury as a result of nursing home neglect or abuse, request a free consultation and legal claim evaluation to determine if they may have a claim. We can review the circumstances surrounding the injury to determine if your loved one and your family may be entitled to compensation. Every claim may be subject to a statute of limitation deadline, so it is important that you review any potential claim with a qualified Richmond nursing home negligence lawyer as soon as possible.