Serious neglect is a form of abuse that’s all too common in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities where elderly residents rely on caregivers to deliver the care, compassion, and respect for human dignity that they deserve. Nursing home administrators have a legal and ethical duty to provide the empathetic care and comfort they promise in their brochures and websites. When they neglect the vulnerable residents in their care, they also neglect their legal duty. A nursing home neglect lawyer in Phoenix is ready to help hold nursing home administrators accountable and become your family’s voice for justice. Call the Arizona nursing home abuse lawyers who help nursing home abuse victims and their families recover compensation and the justice they deserve.
Why Choose Us as Your Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers in Phoenix?
Our Phoenix personal injury law firm is dedicated to recovering compensation for injury victims and their family members. Few cases impact families as much as learning that an aging loved one suffered abuse just when they most needed care and compassion. At Knapp & Roberts, we provide significant advantages in your nursing home abuse case, including the following:
- A free consultation so we can hear about your case
- No upfront fees—instead, we only take a fee after we secure your settlement or win your case
- Personalized attention for every step of your case
- Over 20 years of experience navigating Arizona’s injury laws, including those protecting vulnerable nursing home residents
At Knapp & Roberts, we have a long history of legal advocacy with a history of satisfied clients, including recent notable jury verdicts such as a $45.5 million jury verdict for a group home wrongful death case, an $11 million verdict for a case of neglect in an assisted living facility, and a $3 million settlement for a nursing home pressure sore death.
Common Signs of Nursing Home Neglect in Phoenix
Neglect is a dangerous form of nursing home abuse that can lead to a decline in an elderly person’s quality of life or result in wrongful death. Many residents don’t report their neglect or abuse to family members either due to shame or embarrassment, or the physical or cognitive disabilities associated with advanced age. Family members should watch for common signs of neglect or abuse in nursing homes, including the following:
- Dramatic weight loss
- Dry skin and lips
- Hair thinning
- Untreated or infected bed sores
- Unexplained bruises, fractures, or head injuries
- Recent falls
- Signs of restraint use
- Uneaten meals or untouched drinks left in the resident’s room
- Frequent respiratory infections or UTIs
- Sepsis
Dehydration and malnutrition from nursing home neglect, or infections, falls, and untreated illnesses sometimes cause nursing home wrongful death. Because nursing home residents may be unable or unwilling to advocate for themselves, close family members should remain alert to the signs of nursing home neglect and take the legal steps necessary to gain compensation, accountability, and justice.
What Are the Causes of Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing homes in Phoenix and elsewhere are commonly understaffed. Caregivers are overwhelmed, undertrained, and often work long shifts with a far higher number of residents per caregiver than the recommended ratio. Employee turnover rates are higher in nursing homes than in other medical facilities. Nursing home administrators do not always follow proper protocols for hiring and training caregivers.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a startling 12% of nursing home staff members admit to neglecting nursing home residents in their care.
What Can Our Family Recover in a Nursing Home Neglect Case in Phoenix?
Nursing home neglect causes financial expenses as well as the pain and suffering of vulnerable elderly loved ones and emotional anguish for family members. Common damages awarded in nursing home neglect cases in Phoenix include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income for family members who take time off to care for their aging loved ones, meet their medical needs, or find alternative care solutions
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for emotional anguish
- Punitive damages for cases of egregious neglect
- Wrongful death compensation
Call the Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers in Phoenix
No one should have to take on a nursing home neglect case without experienced legal counsel guiding them through the process. Hiring a nursing home neglect lawyer is the best way to maximize your chances of the best possible outcome in your case for justice. Contact the Phoenix nursing home abuse attorneys at Knapp & Roberts today so we can take action on your loved one’s behalf.