The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Some of the most vulnerable members of our society are senior citizens residing in nursing homes. These men and women, former independent and self-sufficient contributing members of society are now dependent on others for the simplest daily needs, their safety and emotional well-being.

Unfortunately, when they are at their most needy, these vulnerable and frail people in nursing homes suffer mental, emotional, physical and sometimes sexual abuse at the hands of those entrusted with their care. These older Americans suffer from bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, injuries from falls and assaults, and emotional injuries to their dignity. They also are financially exploited as well at times by these same caregivers.

Residents of nursing homes are guaranteed certain rights under the law. They have the right to be treated with respect and dignity and they have the right to a safe and clean environment free from any abuse, whether mental, physical, emotional, sexual or financial.

If you reside in Huntsville, Alabama or the surrounding area and you suspect someone you care about is the victim of nursing home neglect and abuse, please contact the Huntsville, Alabama office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced nursing home neglect and abuse attorney, at no cost to you, to protect that person's legal rights.

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