Elder Abuse Lawyers Serving Puyallup, Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Surrounding Areas
Nursing homes should be places of safety; someplace where we can entrust loved ones to be taken care of both mentally and physically. Unfortunately, understaffing, negligence and overt elder abuse can cause devastating injuries and even death. If your loved one has suffered due to neglect or abuse at a nursing home or another long-term care facility, a skilled attorney can help you fight for his or her rights.
At Blado Kiger Bolan, we will do everything possible to hold the nursing home liable and recover full compensation on your loved one's behalf.
Our Tacoma nursing home liability lawyers handle all types of negligent nursing home claims, including:
- Bed sores
- Medication errors such as failing to medicate, over-medicating, administering incorrect medication
- Nursing home falls resulting in bruising, broken hips and other injuries
- Psychological and sexual abuse
- Improper use of restraints
- Malnutrition and dehydration
We represent people who suffered serious injuries and health issues due to nursing home neglect. We also handle wrongful death claims for families who lose their loved ones due to severe neglect and abuse. Contact our personal injury firm today to discuss your case in a free initial consultation.
Reporting Nursing Home Abuse
Too often nursing home abuse goes unreported. Residents may not be able to communicate any wrongdoing. Other residents may not want their family to worry so they pretend everything is all right, even when they are suffering.
Observant and caring family members are sometimes the only line of defense. It is important to report any signs of nursing home abuse to a head nurse or nursing home facility. These include bed sores, strange bruising, suspicious injuries, and abnormal quietness or other withdrawn behaviors.
Some nursing homes have been cited for violations in the past. Researching these past citations and looking for signs of continued violations can also help make you aware of possible neglect.
Experience on Your Side
Our Washington law firm is committed to helping those injured by another's negligence or abuse. We have obtained substantial awards for clients, and you can count on us to fight for you and your loved one.
We will investigate the abuse thoroughly to show how your loved one was wronged and the financial, emotional and physical effects of that wrongdoing. We will interview witnesses, subpoena nursing home records, and do what is necessary to put together a strong case.
Contact our nursing home liability attorneys today to learn more about how we can help. We will not charge you unless we recover compensation for you.
