Denver Nursing Home Abuse Investigation Lawyer
As an attorney devoted to the rights of the elderly, I have extensive experience in identifying nursing home abuse and neglect. Some signs of neglect and abuse are clear cut-a patient who suffers a bedsore that is open to the bone as a result of dehydration or a patient who is dropped and breaks a hip while being transferred to a wheelchair is the victim of negligence.
Red flags suggesting nursing home abuse or neglect
More subtle signs of nursing home abuse or neglect should not be overlooked. At a minimum an elder abuse attorney should conduct a case review and possible full investigation if the following are observed:
- A nursing home resident or elderly person is not given the opportunity to speak outside of the presence of the caregiver.
- A family member goes to the victim's residence and observes hostility on the part of the caregiver.
- A visitor observes that a nursing home resident appears to be drugged into a stupor.
- A senior citizen has bruises and discoloration, welts, open wounds, cuts, or burns that suggest being slapped, pushed, or punished, all forms of physical abuse.
- Signs of long-term care negligence, such as bedsores (often a sign of dehydration), weight loss, malnutrition, or poor hygiene suggest the resident is not receiving appropriate care.
- The elderly person appears apprehensive when a nurse or aide approaches, or appears to be afraid to speak freely about care-signs of emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse.
- The patient appears to spend long periods left in bed or a wheelchair without appropriate activities.
- Depression (this is not normal, and often goes untreated in the elderly.)
If you have concerns about abuse or neglect, act now
If you are uncomfortable with any aspect of the person's care or mental or emotional health, it is extremely important to speak to a lawyer with the appropriate experience in nursing home abuse and neglect, and with the resources to conduct a thorough investigation. If you would like to arrange a free consultation, contact my Denver office. I serve clients throughout the state of Colorado.
For more information about contingency fee arrangements, expenses of bringing a claim, the decision to go to trial or settle, and other topics in nursing home injury law, see:
Gregory R. Stross, Attorney at Law
Of Counsel with the Law Firm of Horowitz/Forbes, LLP
1444 Blake Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Office: 303-339-0647
Fax: 303-339-0899
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Denver trial lawyer Gregory R. Stross represents clients in communities throughout Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Littleton, Lakewood, Broomfield, Evergreen, Golden, and Denver County, Boulder County, Jefferson County, Arapahoe County, and Douglas County.
