What is Nursing Home Neglect? What Can I Do About It?

Putting your parent or loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. If you’ve reached the point that you can no longer provide the care necessary for your loved one, you trust that the professionals in a New Mexico nursing home will provide that care in your absence. But what if you suspect that your loved one isn’t getting the care they deserve and that you’re paying for? You may wonder, what is nursing home neglect? What can I do about it? At Carabin Shaw, you can arrange for a free consultation with a lawyer who will answer all your questions and help you decide what to do next.

If you’re concerned about New Mexico nursing home negligence, you should first understand what constitutes neglect and how to recognize it in your parent or loved one. Neglect means that your loved one has not been receiving the care the nursing home is supposed to provide them and as a result has suffered physically or mentally.

Neglect can take many forms, so be sure to speak to New Mexico elder abuse lawyers to find out if your loved one’s illness or injury may be the result of neglect. Some examples of neglect include:

• Failure to provide proper hydration and nutrition
• Failure to provide a clean living environment
• Insufficient staffing by the nursing home, resulting in inadequate care by staff

Chances are your loved one is physically or mentally frail, or both, if you’ve made the difficult decision to put them in a nursing home. Being in a frail or fragile state means your loved one may be unable to communicate to you that he or she is suffering from New Mexico nursing home negligence. Our experienced nursing home negligence lawyers in New Mexico can assess your case and help you determine if your loved one has suffered from neglect and you’re entitled to compensation. Some signs to look for to determine if your loved one is being neglected include:

• Bed sores or ulcers
• Unexplained bruises or lacerations
• Broken bones
• Unexplained recurring illnesses
• Abrupt changes in your loved one’s behavior or mood

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney if you notice any of the above signs or symptoms.

If you’re unsure about the cause of your loved one’s illness or injury, you shouldn’t hesitate to call an attorney. Because nursing home neglect cases are personal injury cases, the statute of limitations for filing a claim is three years. While three years may sound like a long time, you’re always better off calling a lawyer sooner rather than later. The statute of limitations may begin running sooner than you think, or your loved one may not be able to report New Mexico nursing home negligence to you in a timely manner because of medical frailty. Your initial consultation is always free, so make sure you protect your rights and let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our attorneys are experts in nursing home neglect lawsuits. For example, your case will probably require medical experts to testify that your loved one’s illness or injury was caused by the neglect they suffered. Our New Mexico attorneys have the experience necessary to find expert witnesses who will help win your case. You may also find yourself dealing with aggressive attorneys hired by the nursing home, and you’ll want someone on your side who knows how to fight back.

If your parent or loved one has suffered from neglect at a New Mexico nursing home, don’t hesitate to call Carabin Shaw today at 915-779-2301, or toll-free at 800-862-1260. Our lawyers will fight for your rights and won’t give up until you receive the compensation you deserve.