Sadly, nursing home abuse is more common in the United States than you might think. The abuse can be recurrent neglect or a single event that causes injury. Common types of injury often associated with nursing home malpractice include: falls and fractures; malnutrition or dehydration; bed sores; severe weight gain or loss; septic shock; gangrene; aspiration pneumonia; unexpected or wrongful death; and sexual assault.
Proving whether such injuries are the result of neglect or abuse is extremely difficult. At Hensley│Chalfant, we will scrupulously review the medical records, interview all available family members, friends and witnesses, and make inquiries regarding complaints or third-party investigations by governmental authorities. This, together with our in-depth knowledge of medicine and the law, means that if there are grounds for a lawsuit, we will find them.