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Nursing Home Negligence

nursing home neglect, abuse, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability It is a difficult and emotional decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. When we do we expect that our loved ones will experience the highest levels of care possible. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. No matter how carefully we choose and investigate a nursing home facility, nursing home neglect, abuse and mistreatment do occur. For the past ten years the nursing home population has increased dramatically due to projected longer life expectancies and baby boomers reaching nursing home age levels. Unfortunately due to the rise in nursing home population, nursing home litigation is becoming more common in this country.

With more nursing home litigation, Attorneys representing nursing homes and insurance companies are often qualifying their nursing homes under medical malpractice laws making it even more difficult for abuse victims seeking justice.

When choosing a Lawyer to handle nursing home claims it is important to have Lawyers who have experience in handling both Nursing home cases and Medical Malpractice cases. Morice Law Firm have the experience and training to represent nursing home victims and their families. Look for the following common signs of nursing home neglect and abuse:

Physical abuse

bruising or fractures
bed / pressure sores, decubitus ulcers
mal-nutrition
poor physical hygiene
weight loss or weight gain
dehydration
over sedation
cuts, welts or bruising

Verbal and emotional abuse

withdrawal and lack of communication
change in behavior towards family or friends
sudden bouts of being emotionally upset or agitation

If you discover any of these signs of nursing home abuse or neglect call the nursing home lawyers at Morice Law Firm. Immediately they will investigate whether your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse. We have the resources to handle your claim and hire the proper experts to assist us at trial. Although we prepare every case for trial and have received numerous verdicts on behalf of our clients, many of the nursing home abuse claims settle out of court. Whether your case is tried to verdict or a settlement is reached, our attorneys will make sure that you and your loved ones are in a safe nursing home environment and that you will be well compensated for any neglect, abuse, negligence or malpractice by a nursing home facility.