San Jose Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing Home Negligence, Elder Abuse and Elder Neglect

Nursing home abuse is a serious situation that is estimated to occur in approximately one out of three nursing homes or assisted living facilities throughout the U.S. This form of elder abuse may take on many faces: physical abuse, neglect, malnutrition, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and even financial abuse. Regardless of the particular type of nursing home abuse or neglect, it may leave an elderly loved one with serious physical and emotional injuries.

At Pacific Attorney Group, we are fully committed to representing victims of nursing home abuse throughout San Jose and the surrounding areas in the Silicon Valley. If you have a loved one in a nursing home and you suspect that some form of elder abuse or neglect is occurring, it is important to act immediately to investigate the situation and also discuss the matter with an attorney. Acting now can help stop the abuse from continuing to occur, protecting your loved one from further injury.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse or Negligence

There is a difference between nursing home abuse and nursing home negligence. The former typically involves intentional misconduct on the part of nursing home caregivers as they mistreat elderly patients or residents. This abuse may be physical, sexual or emotional in nature. Nursing home negligence, on the other hand, often involves carelessness or a failure to provide proper care. This may take on the form of poor hygiene, medical malpractice, malnutrition, dehydration, or injuries due to a lack of supervision.

Regardless of the particular situation your elderly loved one may have experienced, a San Jose nursing home negligence lawyer at our law firm can help you explore your options in taking legal action against the responsible party. Contact us today!