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Neglect or abuse of the elderly can take many forms and happens much more often than we would like to believe. Thousands of instances of nursing home neglect and abuse are documented in the Washington, D.C. area each year.

Signs of nursing home neglect and abuse can be bedsores, chronic infections, changes in behavior, unexplained bruises, the use of unnecessary physical restraints or heavy sedation, or missing financial assets. Do not ignore any feelings of suspicions of abuse you may have when visiting a loved one even if they do not give voice to instances of abuse. Many nursing home residents are fearful of exposing their abusers to avoid retaliation and an escalation in the abuse.

There are many complex legal issues involved in allegations of nursing home neglect and abuse which the experienced attorneys at The Cochran Firm are very familiar with and knowledgeable about. These issues may involve medical malpractice, premises liability, negligent security and even wrongful death claims.

If you know or even only suspect someone you care about has been the victim of nursing home neglect and abuse and you live in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn what you can do to protect the legal rights of a vulnerable older adult and get them the justice they deserve.

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