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Nursing Home Abuse a Hidden Crime According to Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers

(USGovernment-News.Com, October 02, 2012 ) HARTFORD, Conn. – Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult enough. In light of research suggesting that nursing home abuse is on the rise, there are even more things to consider when determining which facility to place the elderly individuals in your family who require round-the-clock care.



The team of attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers have seen first-hand the tragic circumstances of nursing home abuse and negligence cases and are recommending that anyone who believes their loved one may be a victim to seek guidance as soon as possible.



Nursing home abuse is often referred to as the “hidden crime” because it can be difficult to recognize and oftentimes the victim is either too frightened or too incapacitated to report the abuse.



Experts estimate that about 84 percent of nursing home abuse cases go unreported or unrecognized. Over 5,200 facilities have been indicted for improper treatment of residents.



It is crucial for the family of nursing home residents to recognize the signs of abuse. The two most common types of abuse are neglect and physical harm.



Nursing home neglect is characterized as the inability of a caretaker to meet expectations of the resident or adhere to the standard of care that is necessary. Neglect includes failing to attend to bathroom duties, depriving residents of food and water and providing inadequate care. Common signs of nursing home neglect are malnutrition, bedsores, dehydration and injuries due to falls.



Nursing home physical abuse is defined as using excessive and unnecessary force that causes bodily harm to the resident. Injuries sustained from physical abuse stems from pushing or shoving, slapping, improperly restraining and kicking.

Understanding the types and signs of nursing home abuse is the first step to preventing nursing home injury.



If you believe that your loved one is a victim of abuse in a nursing home facility, the abuse attorneys at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers urge you to contact their firm. They offer free consultations to anyone who has a possible nursing home abuse claim.



The sooner you take steps in pursuing legal remedies, the sooner you are able to put an end to the abuse of your loved one as well as others who may not have an advocate to fight for their justice.



To schedule a no-obligation, case evaluation with an attorney at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, visit the law firm’s website at http://www.800perkins.com and complete their on-page contact form today.



About Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers



Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is committed to helping all those who have been injured by the actions or negligence of another person or entity. The personal injury law firm based in Connecticut handles all types of personal injury claims including auto accident injuries, dangerous drug litigation, medical malpractice, product liability claims, premises liability and wrongful death.

Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers

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