St. Louis Nursing Home Neglect Attorney

Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing homes have been a necessary facility for the infirm in our society for many years. The number of nursing homes has increased significantly over the last several decades as more and more elderly individuals choose to move into some level of assisted living facility. Nursing home facilities have a legal obligation to explain orally and in writing a nursing home resident's rights as described by U.S. Law before entering into any agreement. The care given must meet certain standards and a resident has certain freedoms, which include having personal belongings (which do not interfere with the well being of others) and controlling one's own finances. If you or a loved one has experienced negligent care in a Missouri facility seek the assistance of a St. Louis nursing home neglect lawyer. At our firm we appreciate the difficulty a neglected resident experiences. Most facilities responsibly meet their obligations to their residents. However, some don't maintain the high standards specified under the law. Where a resident is harmed as a result of neglect, he or she is entitled to redress under the law.

Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer in St. Louis

If a facility fails to meet a resident's needs, this is defined as neglect. Some examples of neglect are; the resident has poorly attended or unattended medical needs, is mal-nourished, has poor hygiene, soiled bedding, unsanitary or hazardous living conditions, is dehydrated, the premises or equipment are improperly maintained. Resident's accidents such as falls, bruises, physical injuries even death may be the result of neglect on the part of staff. It is crucial to document all evidence of such neglect. Nursing Home abuse attorney Zane Cagle is compassionate with injured clients, and diligent in ensuring he has clear and convincing evidence with which to proceed with a claim for compensation for damages on his client's behalf.

It is important to proceed as quickly as possible in cases of nursing home neglect as the statute of limitations restricts the amount of time one has to make a claim. Nursing home neglect comes under the area of personal injury law. It is important to consult and experienced personal injury lawyer as there may be a number of claims which can be made on behalf of the injured individual. In the event of the death of a resident through neglect, also called wrongful death, the family may bring a claim to the court for damages suffered. Our firm offers free consultation and case evaluation to victims of nursing home neglect. Call our office for a consultation without delay.    

Contact a St. Louis Nursing Home Neglect Attorney from our firm if you or a loved one has been injured by nursing home neglect.