Miller & Hampton Attorneys at Law
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Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are supposed to provide our parents and loved ones with
dignity and care. At Miller & Hampton, we hold negligent
nursing homes accountable for their disgraceful behavior. Experience has
taught us how some operators cut corners for large profits, mislead families,
and fail to maintain adequate standards of care and supervision.
You should demand from nursing homes nothing less than what we demand for our
own grandparents, parents, or loved ones.
Nursing Home Negligence
Although every
case is different, certain kinds of negligence are clearly
identifiable.
- Bed
sores
- Dehydration
- Missed
meals
- Medication
errors
- Improper
hygiene and bedding
- Falls
and unattended wanderings
- Staffing
problems that lead to neglect
- Lack
of adequate background checks for employees
Neglect in many
of these areas can lead to further medical complications that are, in certain
instances, life threatening.
When caring for someone’s life is your business, there is no excuse
for failing to take care of basic needs and necessities.
Nursing homes are regulated by law and subject to inspection. They know
the standards they are expected to maintain and the procedures they should
follow. They also understand the fines they are subject to and the
conditions necessary for retaining their license. For these reasons,
when neglect occurs, many are reluctant to step forward and inform
families.
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