Ohio Nursing Home Abuse and Malpractice – A Harsh Reality
The care and supervision of loved ones is entrusted with nursing homes, assisted living and managed care facilities throughout Ohio. While most provide excellent care, supervision and quality of life, some nursing homes are not worthy of that trust. It's a harsh reality that a loved one may become a victim of unexplained injuries, verbal and/or physical abuse, substandard care and neglect or worse yet, unexpected death.
Falls, broken bones, fractures and other injuries routinely occur because staff members do not receive the proper certifications and training. Poor hiring practices may result in some facilities retaining staff members with a history of neglect, abuse and carelessness. Sexual assaults by other residents or employees of the care facility are unthinkable acts but they do happen. These are just a few examples of what can happen in these care facilities. Your loved one deserves the respect and dignity that comes with proper care. A level of service that falls short of that requires action.
Trust Your Instincts & Observations
No one knows your loved one better than you. You will notice the signs of nursing home neglect and your gut feeling, intuition or suspicions will tell you something is wrong. If you have observed questionable acts or concerns have begun to form in your mind, you owe it to yourself and your loved one to get help and answers quickly. We can provide those answers.
Experienced Legal and Medical Professionals Who Get Results
For over 40 years, the Ohio law firm of Slater & Zurz LLP and its team of dedicated and experienced lawyers and medical professionals have helped people who fell victim to medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. Not only will you receive effective legal advice from an experienced lawyer, you will also benefit from the knowledge and experience of our Board Certified Physician Advisor who has held medical director positions for nursing homes for many years. He is able to efficiently evaluate evidence and records to determine if there are sufficient grounds to pursue corrective action. The combination of professional legal and medical representation is very effective.
What's the Next Step?
Simply telephone or email us today to set an appointment with one of our experienced attorneys at our Akron, Canton or Columbus Office. If you can't come to us, we will be happy to meet you at your home or other convenient location. The initial discussion or consultation will be absolutely free of charge. If you decide to pursue additional action against the nursing home responsible for your loved one's injury or death, there will be no upfront legal fees for you to pay.
