Help for Victims of Nursing Home Injuries & Abuse in Indiana
Nursing home abuse and negligence is a disturbing and quickly growing problem in our country. The Indiana injury lawyers at Kooi handle these cases for victims and their families with the passion and conviction they deserve. Nursing homes are paid handsomely to provide a safe and secure environment for all of their residents. In accepting this money, there are a number of federal and state laws which obligate nursing homes to protect their vulnerable patients.
Common Types of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse and neglect come in variety of forms ranging from physical to psychological, cognitive, or financial. In most cases nursing home injuries are preventable through proper training, precautions and appropriate attention by employees. When medical professionals working in these facilities neglect elderly patients, such neglect can lead to severe injuries or in some cases, death. Injuries can vary, and may include an unassisted fall, bed sores, skin ulcers, assaults, amputations or other negligence or abuse.
Holding Care Providers Liable for Negligence and Abuse
Nursing home employees and the facilities that hire them have a duty to provide the appropriate standard of medical care and see that their patients have the quality of life expected in their facility. When nursing home employees neglect these duties and cause injury to their patients, they or the facility that employs them can be held liable for the resulting harm.
Nursing homes are paid to protect and care for the weak and vulnerable. As experienced nursing home neglience lawyers, our team at Kooi helps victims and their families ensure this is done. When it is not, the Indiana personal injury attorneys at Kooi help victims recover compensation for nursing home neglect and abuse and hold these facilities accountable.
Choose the Skilled Legal Advocacy of Kooi
Our attorneys believe that holding nursing homes accountable for their conduct is important, and we will do everything we can to expose a nursing home’s neglect and compensate your loved one. If you suspect that you or a loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect, or medical malpractice in Indiana, contact Kooi to schedule a free consultation to learn about your legal options.
