Birmingham Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

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The decision to put a loved one in an Alabama nursing home or assisted living facility isn’t an easy one. After searching for what you think is the best place for your loved one, you have a right to expect the staff at the facility will take the best of care of him or her. Sadly, however, that’s not always the case, and people’s loved ones fall prey to inadequate care and unwarranted abuse. In these unfortunate instances, it’s important that you have an Alabama nursing home abuse lawyer on your side to see that those who’ve harmed your loved one are held accountable for their negligence and misconduct.

If your loved has been a victim of nursing home abuse, consider letting an Alabama nursing home abuse attorney of Norris Injury Lawyers help you. State and federal laws are in place mandating the proper care and rights of the elderly and others who are in the care of such facilities. Your loved one has the right to seek compensation for the injuries and harm he or she has suffered as a result of Alabama nursing home abuse. In addition, by seeking retribution for the nursing home facility’s misconduct, you can potentially prevent other families from having to go through similar situations.

The following are answers to questions commonly asked by people who are dealing with Alabama nursing home abuse situations.

What are my loved ones rights?

Patients in nursing homes have the following rights:

• The right to access information about the facility and its services; to contact the state’s ombudsman (a person who assists patients who have complaints), licensure office, and advocacy groups; and to view the state survey reports on the facility.

• The right to participate in their care, receive adequate care, be informed of their medical conditions, participate in treatment and discharge planning, refuse medication and therapy, be offered alternative means of treatment, and review their medical records.

• The right to select their physicians and participate in facility and community activities as well as resident councils.

• The right to privacy and confidentiality as well as access to entities and individuals providing health, legal, social, or other services.

• The right to be treated with dignity, respect, and consideration and to have freedom from mental/physical abuse and physical/chemical restraints.

• The right to security for their possessions.

• The right to voice any concerns or complaints without fear and to have these grievances resolved promptly.

What types of elder abuse are there?

Seven types of abuse are outlined by the National Center on Elder Abuse: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional/psychological abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial/material exploitation, and self-neglect. For a detailed description of the signs and symptoms of each of these types of abuse, visit www.elderabusecenter.org.

What can a lawyer do for my loved one and me?

An Alabama nursing home abuse attorney can help bring your claims to the attention of the appropriate agencies, including the nursing home, relevant insurance providers, and legal officials. By having an Alabama nursing home abuse attorney you’ll have someone on your side who knows how to navigate the justice system and offer guidance on the actions to take in the best interest of your loved one.

Alabama nursing home abuse lawyers at Norris Injury Lawyers approach every client with compassion and confidentiality, and they are dedicated to helping their clients through troubling times. Let the personal injury attorneys of Norris Injury Lawyers help you.

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With our main office in Birmingham, Norris Injury Lawyers is situated to serve people throughout the state of Alabama, including the cities of Anniston, of Birmingham, Gadsden, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.

For a free consultation with an Alabama elder abuse lawyer, complete a free online consultation form or call 1-888-317-2852 today. After reviewing the information you provide an injury lawyer with Norris Injury Lawyers will contact you to discuss your case in greater details and answer your questions.