Nursing Home Negligence
The Law Office of Bell & Bands
West Virginia's Premier Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
Nursing homes are licensed and regulated by federal and state law. In order to remain in business, nursing homes must comply with certain health and hygiene standards, while maintaining documents and records pertaining to staff and daily operations. As nursing home negligence attorneys, Bell & Bands immediately requests and reviews a nursing home's records, patient documents, and inspection history. Our investigators interview staff, collect eye-witness testimony, and request thorough medical examinations for neglected patients in order to expose the truth.
We refuse to allow the most vulnerable among us to be victims of neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Contact nursing home negligence attorneys Bell & Bands to schedule a free consultation. Located in Charleston, we represent clients throughout West Virginia, including Huntington, Elkins, Beckley, Logan, Martinsburg, and Lewisburg.
Warning Signs of Elder Abuse and Elder Neglect
While the list below is not exhaustive, the following warning signs are often indicative of nursing home neglect:
- Beds sores
- Pneumonia
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Broken bones
- Ligature marks
- Unexplained bruises
- Urinary tract infections
- Missing personal items
- Unsupervised wandering
Uncovering Negligence and Exposing the Facts
Nursing homes don't want to lose their license or gain negative publicity through a lawsuit. Unfortunately, in order to avoid these consequences, records sometimes go missing or are changed while sudden staff turnover removes witnesses. As nursing home negligence lawyers, we're prepared for these and other kinds of similar tactics.
When necessary, we hire investigators, hand writing analysts, and other forensics experts in order to uncover violations in procedures and protocols and inconsistencies in available documents and records. Our geriatrics and medical specialists explain lapses in care and how negligent actions on the part of nursing homes led to our client's injuries.
Refuse to Remain Silent
The nursing home negligence lawyers of Bell & Bands are committed to protecting the well-being and dignity of our seniors and aggressively pursue cases of abuse and negligence. For more information regarding how we can help you demand justice for your loved one, contact West Virginia nursing home negligence lawyers at Bell & Bands today.
