Nursing Home Neglect

Erie, Pennsylvania, Nursing Home Neglect Attorney

Elder abuse, or the mistreatment of our senior citizens, is commonly defined as follows: elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust or negligence that causes harm or distress to an older person. In some cases, the abuse or neglect may even result in wrongful death.

When a family member or loved one is placed in the care of a nursing home you trust that they are being cared for properly. However, you may have good reasons to be concerned that the resident is a victim of nursing home neglect. Lawyer David Hunter suggests you watch for the following signs and symptoms of nursing home negligence or abuse:

Physical Abuse

• Open wounds, cuts, bruises, welts or discoloration
• Caretaker cannot adequately explain the resident's poor health
• Elder's sudden change in behavior
• Loss of weight
• Sexual abuse
• Burns caused by cigarettes, caustics, acids

Neglect

• Dehydration, malnutrition, pressure sores / bedsores
• Poor personal hygiene
• Begs for food
• Unsanitary and unclean conditions
• Dirt, soiled bed, fecal or urine odor
• Medication errors / overmedication to sedate

If you or a loved one has been neglected while in the care of a healthcare provider, contact an Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm and arrange for a free consultation with a lawyer about protection and compensation for your loss.

Consultations are free. We don't get paid until you do.

Contact Attorney David Hunter for help with your claim. Our law office is located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, within three blocks of both the federal and state courthouses, and provides free parking that is handicap accessible.