Nursing Home Neglect

Western Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers

Fighting nursing home abuse and neglect

We rely on nursing homes to take care of our loved ones. When nursing homes fail, the results are often tragic. As lawyers, we see the results of abuse and neglect far too often. As nurses, we are well versed in the standards that care facilities are supposed to follow. We are dedicated to helping you get the care and compensation that you and your relative deserve. To discuss your case in more detail, contact Dykema Law Offices, P.C. to talk to one of our personal injury attorneys.

Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Our law firm handles nursing home lawsuits that involve

• Decubitus ulcers, also known as bed sores
• Broken bones
• Infected wounds
• Elopement, also called wandering off
• Improper use of restraints
• Wrongful death
• Dehydration and malnutrition
• Physical and sexual abuse

Signs of Elder Abuse

A fracture may not sound like a serious injury, but as nurses we understand that to someone who is already frail, it can be a disaster. We also know that wounds sometimes occur, especially in a frail individual. At the same time, there is almost no excuse for a wound that is infected. An infected wound is an almost sure sign of neglect. Bed sores, especially serious ones, are usually signs that a patient is not properly cared for.

How We Can Help

As lawyers and medical professionals, we are adept at walking clients through symptoms of nursing home abuse. We help them determine what happened, and why. Once we do that, we guide them through their options. Whatever decision you make, we want to make sure that it is the best one for you and your relative.

Contact Jon Schrotenboer, a Grand Rapids nursing home abuse attorney, for an initial consultation.