The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Of the thirty six million people over the age of 65 in the United States, it is safe to say many of these older adults will require assisted living or nursing home care in the future. While many facilities provide excellent care and are staffed with devoted people dedicated to their chosen profession, some older adults find themselves in less than ideal circumstances. They are vulnerable to various forms of neglect and abuse and are often unable to communicate their fears to visiting family and friends.

The estimates of cases of nursing home abuse and neglect are staggering. It is estimated that over one million older adults are the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect every year. The consequences of nursing home abuse can be devastating often resulting in malnutrition, dehydration, debilitating medical conditions and even death.

When an instance of nursing home abuse and neglect is alleged, many complex legal issues arise. These issues could involve premises liability, medical malpractice or wrongful death. Nursing home residents have the legal right to receive humane and dignified treatment at all times.

If you live in New Orleans, Louisiana or the surrounding area and someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney at one of The Cochran Firm’s numerous offices today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights.

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