Cape Cod Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers
When you place your loved one in a nursing home, you always trust that the facility will provide compassionate care. However, when they break that trust through nursing home abuse, it significantly harms the resident and you as a family. Luckily, Massachusetts law provides important protections for nursing home residents. As a family, you can pursue accountability when your loved one’s rights are violated.
At Princi Mills Law PC, our personal injury attorneys have a long history of serving residents of Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. We have over 120 years of combined legal experience, and we provide effective representation in every nursing home negligence claim we handle.
Common Signs Of Nursing Home Negligence
Common warning signs of nursing home negligence include:
- Unexplained bruises or other nursing home injuries
- Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
- Poor personal hygiene, such as dirty clothing or body odor
- Sudden weight loss, dehydration or signs of malnutrition
- Unusual fear, depression or behavioral changes
- Medication errors
- Staff members who avoid questions
Our elder law attorneys can work to hold the negligent facility accountable.
Understanding The Legal Rights Of Nursing Home Residents
Under Massachusetts law, residents are entitled to receive care with dignity and respect. Federal nursing home regulations also provide more protections. Nursing homes have a legal duty of care to provide a safe environment, proper medical treatment and assistance with residents’ daily needs.
Families also have the right to participate in care planning and pursue legal action when their loved one’s rights are violated. Our lawyers will help you to pursue justice if your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse.
What To Do When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse In Massachusetts
Call 911 immediately if there is a life-threatening danger. Next, report the incident to the Massachusetts Elder Abuse Hotline and file a formal complaint with the Department of Public Health (DPH).
You should document any signs of abuse or neglect and preserve those records. One of our knowledgeable attorneys can help you gather and preserve that evidence before it is lost.
Reputed Cape Cod Firm Ready To Fight For Your Loved One’s Rights
At our firm, we are committed to providing you with personalized attention and experienced representation in nursing home negligence cases. We regularly collaborate with medical experts to gather sufficient evidence to build strong cases. As such, you can trust our lawyers to help you obtain justice for elder abuse.
Schedule A Free Consultation With One Of Our Elder Law Attorneys
At Princi Mills Law PC, we are committed to protecting victims of nursing home negligence in Cape Cod, the Islands and across Southeastern Massachusetts. Call 508-519-3302 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free initial consultation.