Practice Overview
Residents of nursing homes have the right to a safe and decent living environment and considerate and respectful care that recognizes the dignity and individuality of the resident. Sadly, all too often, nursing homes violate the laws, and the victims of nursing home neglect and abuse, or their loved ones, do not know whom to turn to. The nursing home abuse attorneys at the Gough Law Firm, LLP are at the forefront in representing victims and their families when such injustices occur, and holding the nursing homes responsible for their negligent actions. The attorneys at the Gough Law Firm, LLP believe that nursing homes should not be allowed to continue to put profits over people.
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms. Nursing home neglect can result in bedsores, falls, broken bones, malnutrition, dehydration, contractures, and complications from medication errors, among other injuries. Nursing home abuse can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, and even verbal abuse. If you suspect this is happening to someone you love, a nursing home abuse attorney can guide you through your legal rights and options.
One of the most common causes of nursing home abuse and neglect is understaffing at the facility. Both State and Federal laws have been enacted to protect your loved one, requiring nursing homes to provide their residents with a safe, decent and clean environment, while admitting only the residents than it can safely accommodate while providing adequate nursing care. Therefore, understaffing a nursing home is not only a common cause of harm to the residents, but it is also a violation of both State and Federal law.
The nursing home abuse attorneys at the Gough Law Firm, LLP help many clients who have suffered severe harm due to understaffing at nursing homes. If you suspect that you, or your loved one, are victims of nursing home neglect or abuse, the Gough Law Firm, LLP is here to guide you, whether it is to represent you in a case against the nursing home, or to direct you to the proper State authorities. We are available to answer all of your questions free of charge, and we never charge a fee unless you recover money. We understand the importance of your claim, and guarantee that we will always return your call and will handle your matter with the utmost sensitivity.
Call us now, as time to file your claim may expire soon. Our toll-free phone number is 1-888-488-1002. We offer a free, confidential consultation with our nursing home abuse attorneys.