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The Best Prevention

Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious problems affecting thousands in Raleigh and Fayetteville nursing homes. Signs of nursing home neglect can be difficult to recognize without proper information and they are often covered-up by staff. At the law firm of Brent Adams & Associates we feel that nursing home neglect and abuse must be prevented. The best way to do that is to hold nursing homes accountable for their actions and the actions of its employees.

Experience

Brent Adams & Associates is dedicated to pursuing claims arising out of nursing home neglect and abuse. Because many residents at nursing homes have limited abilities to communicate, identifying and dealing with nursing home neglect and abuse requires knowledge of your loved one's rights and experience.

Brent Adams & Associates handles nursing home neglect and abuse cases on a regular basis. Additionally, we have experts available in all healthcare fields including medical doctors who specialize in various fields such as geriatrics, nutrition, surgery, experts in nursing, nursing home administration and other professionals knowledgeable in nursing home matters.

Cases of Negligence

We handle nursing home cases involving malnutrition, bed sores, open wounds, dehydration, weight loss, falls, burns, infections, inadequate supervision (walk aways), over sedation and negligence in many other forms. Numerous federal and state laws were developed to provide nursing home patients protection from abuse and neglect. Additionally, patients have privacy, security and other rights.

Patients' Rights

Nursing home neglect can be difficult to detect. Residents are protected by the Nursing Home Reform Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Nursing home patients may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own - bed injuries, bed sores, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries. If you suspect that your loved one could be a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you may wish to have your case evaluated.

Free Nursing Home Abuse Case Evaluation

If you would like for us to evaluate a case involving nursing home abuse or neglect, please fill out our online form or call us at 800.849.5931. We will have a member of our staff contact you quickly to schedule an appointment with a nursing home abuse attorney.

Care & Concern

We will handle the case of your loved one in a caring and sensitive manner. When a loved one has to go to a nursing home it's important they are treated with the best medical care, dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this does not always occur even in the best of nursing home facilities. The only way to stop nursing home abuse from happening in the future is to hold nursing homes accountable for their actions and the actions of its employees.

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How North Carolina Nursing Homes Can Help Prevent Fall Injuries
Learn basic tips, strategies and safety features that should be used in North Carolina nursing homes to prevent falls and minimize fall injuries.
Common Causes of Nursing Home Falls in North Carolina
Learn about the most common causes of North Carolina nursing home falls as well as whether these causes constitute nursing home neglect.
Nursing Home Abuse Statistics
Nursing home and elder abuse incidents often go unreported. However, elder abuse in nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living centers requires an attorney.
Choosing a North Carolina Nursing Home for Loved Ones Who Suffer From Dementia or Alzheimer’s
If your elderly loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia, you should choose a North Carolina nursing home that has special services for these residents.
The Stresses Of The Sandwich Generation: More Middle-Aged Americans Are Taking Care Of Their Parents And Their Kids At The Same Time
Taking care of your elder loved ones can be challenging, and many Americans are finding themselves splitting time between their parents and their children.
Mentally Disabled Nursing Home Residents Are Most Vulnerable To Physical Abuse
Nursing home residents with dementia or other mental health issues can be more susceptible to adult care facility abuse and neglect.
Choosing A Safe And High-Quality Nursing Home In North Carolina
Read about five different tips that you can use to make certain that you place your loved one in a nursing home that is safe, comfortable, and right for them.
Can Better Technology Help Raise The Quality Of Nursing Home Care?
A new study has found that health IT systems did not significantly improve quality of care or patient outcomes in a nursing home environments.
High Quality Nursing Homes In North Carolina Still Face Lawsuits
A new national study has found that nursing home abuse and neglect doesn't just happen at low-rated facilities - they also take place at high-quality homes.
Should Antipsychotic Drugs Be Used To Treat Dementia In Nursing Homes?
A worrisome new report shows that more and more elders with dementia are being prescribed antipsychotic drugs during their stay at nursing homes.
May Is Elder Abuse Prevention Month In North Carolina – What Can You Do?
This month is Elder Abuse Prevention Month In North Carolina - a perfect time to check in with your elder loved ones and speak with your family about the topic.
Nursing Home Abuse Doesn’t Just Happen To Seniors
With more young people with disabilities enter North Carolina nursing homes, it has become clear that not just seniors can be victims of abuse and neglect.
Study: Almost All Nursing Homes Hire Employees With Criminal Pasts
A new study has found that over 90 percent of nursing homes employ staff members with criminal pasts and criminal records.
Your Elderly Loved One Could Be Harmed By Another Nursing Home Resident
Nursing home neglect comes in many forms. One form of nursing home neglect is when the nursing home does not properly monitor nursing home residents - negligence that can led to physical assault or sexual assault by another nursing home resident. If an elderly loved one in your life has been the victim of nursing home abuse, talk to a North Carolina nursing home neglect attorney today.
Are Your Elderly Loved Ones Protected By Their Nursing Homes From Outside Dangers?
After a nursing home shooting left eight people dead and more injured in North Carolina, many wonder whether the nursing homes taking care of their loved ones have proper security and keep their residents reasonably safe.
Could Your Elder Loved One Contract A Disease At A Nursing Home?
Though it is shocking, it is all too common: outbreaks of infections and diseases in nursing homes can be caused by staff neglect, poorly run facilities, dirty and unsafe conditions, or even nursing home sexual assault. In this article, read about how these outbreaks happen and what you should do if your loved one has been a victim.
Is Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Staff Properly Trained?
Some incidents of nursing home neglect and abuse could have been avoided if only the nursing home staff was trained correctly by the care facility. An untrained nurse may not know how to properly care for your loved one -- and could have a part in medication errors, unreported injuries, neglect, or falls.
Mixing Elderly With Mentally Ill Can Be Dangerous For NC Nursing Homes
Since many state hospitals shut down in 1999, North Carolina nursing homes have been taking in a number of mentally ill patients who can't afford care elsewhere. The result has been a number of violent incidents toward the elderly by the mentally ill patients - proving that the two groups should have separate care that speaks to their individual needs.
Nursing Home Financial Abuse Is A Growing Problem In North Carolina
While many are familiar with elder abuse and elder neglect, fewer people know the extent and seriousness of elder financial abuse. If you have a loved one who is the victim of elder financial abuse in a nursing home or assisted living situation, you should speak with a lawyer immediately.
What Is A Nursing Home Care Plan? And Why Are Care Plans Important?
A nursing home care plan is put into place to keep your loved one safe and healthy during their stay in a North Carolina nursing home or adult care facility. If nursing home staff do not follow a care plan, it can result in serious harm, injury, and even death.