Connecticut Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers in Danbury and Other Areas
Each year, elderly and other vulnerable people living in nursing homes are harmed because of abuse and neglect. In many cases, the cause of this is due to the actions of corporate decision-makers who place their desires for profit ahead of the duties they have to provide good, quality care. At Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, our Connecticut nursing home neglect attorneys in Danbury and other areas will fight to hold all parties responsible to help you or a loved one get the compensation you deserve.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
It is not always easy to know if a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse. Our experienced Danbury nursing home abuse lawyers have handled numerous cases involving nursing home neglect and can recognize the signs of injuries and abuse. You should be wary if a loved one is suffering from:
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Bed sores or pressure ulcers
- Bruising due to improper transport or restraint
- Frequent injuries accompanied by mysterious explanations
- Sudden onset of dementia (may be caused by deliberate overmedication used as a means of control)
- Depression, uncommunicativeness
We will thoroughly investigate all claims of nursing home abuse. We will not only go after the individual staff members who have contributed to the injury, but we will hold the nursing home company itself responsible as well. Vulnerable adults should not have to suffer, and we can help you send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated. We will help you seek the maximum amount of compensation available under the law.
Get Legal Help if You Have Any Suspicions
If a loved one has suffered abuse or an injury in a nursing home, you may feel guilty for not visiting often enough or not doing enough research into a particular home. These feelings are normal, but are also misplaced. Ignoring your instincts and not considering that nursing home neglect may be a factor is a course of action you want to avoid. The lawyers at Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith understand your feelings. We will handle your claim with care and compassion while we fight to get you full and fair compensation.
Call for a Free Consultation With a Connecticut Nursing Home Restraint Injury Lawyer
If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home, we are here to help. Contact our Connecticut personal injury attorneys online or call 203-648-4738 for a free consultation. We take all cases on a contingency basis, so you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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