Abuse in San Antonio Nursing Homes
There are unfortunately thousands of reported cases of nursing home abuse in Texas every year. Many more cases go unreported. Neglect in nursing homes comes in many different forms. Our loved ones want to trust in their caretakers.
However, it’s important to always remain vigilant when you have a family member in an elderly nursing home. Nursing home abuse may start after someone is at the facility for months or years.
There are also many cases of both intentional abuse and neglect. It’s important to not hesitate to call a San Antonio nursing home neglect lawyer if you think a loved one may be abused.
There are many different types of nursing home abuse and neglect. Of the many types of neglect we’ve seen, some include:
Bedsores or Bed Rail Injuries
A poorly-maintained bed can injure someone in many ways. Bedsores can result from inadequate care provided to those with mobility issues. Not changing the sheets on your loved one’s bed and not adjusting their position are common causes of these injuries.
Medication Errors
Individuals in nursing care are often taking numerous medications for a variety of medical needs. If these prescription drugs are not properly administered, the resident can become very ill or even die.
Sexual Abuse
There are many different ways that a malicious caretaker can take advantage of someone in need. Unwanted touching, assault, and more are all examples of this type of abuse, and are unfortunately all too common in nursing homes.
Mobility-Related Injuries
Nursing home residents often have difficulty walking or even standing up. If nursing home employees do not monitor your loved one’s movement and ensure they had the walking aids they need, broken bones, joint damage, and unnecessary falls can occur.
Theft
Many residents have their property stolen by those who are supposed to care for them. Nursing homes must make sure that their staff does not take advantage of residents.
Improper Use of Medical Devices
A nursing home resident may need the assistance of a variety of medical devices, including IVs, wheelchairs, and other monitoring devices. Individuals can be injured or killed if nursing staff use these machines in a careless or negligent manner.
If you suspect your loved one is suffering from any of these types of abuse, contact a San Antonio nursing home abuse attorney from The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers for help.