Georgia Nursing Home Abuse Cases Now Being Accepted by Injury Law Firm

The nursing home abuse attorneys at The Eichholz Law Firm are looking for people who have been injured or neglected at Georgia nursing homes. The Eichholz Law firm has been successful at litigating nursing home abuse cases. To learn more about the legal rights which may be available to nursing home abuse victims, please visit http://www. thejusticelawyer.com.

There are five types of nursing home abuse: mental abuse, physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and sexual abuse. Mental abuse is when people speak or treat the elderly in a manner that causes emotional pain or distress. Non-accidental force against the elderly that results in physical pain or injury is considered physical abuse. Neglect is when there is failure to fulfill the caretaking obligation. An example of neglect is when an elderly person is kept in an unsanitary environment. Financial exploitation is the unauthorized use of an elder’s money or property. Sexual abuse is when there is sexual contact with an elder without their consent.

Family members should be aware of the common signs of nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse victims will often have bedsores, unexplained injuries and sudden changes of behavior. Be cautious if the nursing home staff will not let you be alone with your loved one. Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts can be a sign of financial exploitation.

All nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs must follow federal regulations. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and losses. Contact the nursing home abuse attorneys at The Eichholz Law Firm.  To learn more about nursing home abuse, visit www.thejusticelawyer.com.

About The Eichholz Law Firm

The Eichholz Law Firm is a committed to helping all those who have suffered harm by the negligence of another person or entity.  The personal injury law firm based in Savannah, Georgia handles all kinds of personal injury claims including dangerous drug litigation, product liability claims, medical malpractice, premises liability and auto accident injuries.