Nursing home and elder abuse is an increasingly important concern in the United States. Currently, there are more than 36 million people over the age of 65 in the U.S. With the Baby Boomer generation transitioning from middle age to older adulthood, that number is expected to swell 86.7 million by the year 2050. Naturally, many of these older adults will, at some point, require a form of nursing home or assisted living care.
Nursing Home Lawyers in Portland
While most facilities provide good care and a safe environment for our loved ones, senior citizens residing in assisted living facilities and nursing homes can too often find themselves vulnerable to numerous forms of harm due to poor medical treatment or the neglect and abuse of undertrained or uncaring staff. These problems are made worse by the fact that these older adults are often not able to fully communicate their needs to family or friends. It is generally believed that elderly abuse is under reported with estimates that almost one million senior citizens are victimized in nursing homes or assisted living facilities each year.
In every nursing home negligence case handled by PD, the firm carefully studies the nursing home's history of violations of both federal and state law to determine if there is a pattern of neglect.
Many of the institutions that provide long-term care for the elderly are owned by for-profit corporations. In an effort to maximize profits, many institutions have cut back on staff or hired less qualified workers for lower salaries in an attempt to decrease costs.
Too often, elderly or disabled residents of long-term care facilities are not getting the attention they require and sometimes have to compete with dozens of other residents for the attention of too few staff. As a result, residents who require assistance in activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, toileting, walking, etc., are not receiving adequate care. Such neglect can lead to disastrous consequences such as debilitating falls, the development of painful and immobilizing decubitus ulcers, malnutrition and sometimes death.
In every nursing home negligence case handled by PD, the firm carefully studies the nursing home's history of violations of both federal and state law to determine if there is a pattern of neglect. The firm will also focus on staffing and training deficiencies, which are often the root cause of nursing home injuries.
Contact a Portland Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Today
If you feel that you or a loved one have been victimized by medical malpractice while in the care of a senior citizen facility, please contact us. PD stands ready to investigate and pursue all available civil damage remedies. We always welcome telephone calls, and if you call 503-405-8037, you will be able to speak to an attorney experienced in nursing home malpractice litigation. You can find all of our contact information and intake form by visiting our contact page.
