The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Elderly people in nursing homes are some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Formerly independent and self-sufficient men and women must depend on others for their daily needs, safety and emotional well-being. Even though they deserve the best care, many senior citizens find themselves in less than ideal surroundings.

These vulnerable and often frail men and women sometimes suffer physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse at the hands of the very people entrusted with their care. They suffer bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration and falls.

Residents of nursing homes are guaranteed certain rights under the law. Above all they have the right to be treated with consideration, respect and dignity and to have safe, clean and decent living conditions.

Most families and friends that visit nursing home residents find them reluctant or unable to communicate instances of abuse and neglect, some simply cannot communicate and some fear retribution for speaking the truth.

If you live in St. Louis, Missouri or the surrounding area and you know or suspect your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney at The Cochran Firm's San Jose office today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to learn about your legal rights in this case and whether you are entitled to compensation.

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