New Jersey Nursing Home Lawyers
When a nursing home resident has unexplained injuries or when their personal belongings go missing, loved ones may assume or be led to believe that dementia or another health problem is to blame. Unexplained injuries are a warning sign of neglect or abuse, and items which go missing are often the result of theft rather than an elderly patient misplacing things. If you believe that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or theft, please talk to our New Jersey nursing home lawyers today.
Theft in a Nursing Home
Nursing home residents typically have few personal belongings. What they do have is very precious to them. These belongings are often their ties to the past, part of their sense of self, and the things that bring them joy on a daily basis. When items such as wedding or engagement rings, other jewelry, clothing, and radios are taken from nursing home residents, the emotional impact can be devastating and it can lead to a decline in their physical health.
As strange as it may seem, very personal items such as dentures, hearing aids, eyeglasses, and prosthetic devices are sometimes stolen from nursing home patients. These are belongings which are needed for practical purposes on an everyday basis, and the loss of these items can be dangerous for nursing home residents. Stolen dentures can quickly lead to malnutrition. Stolen glasses can result in falls and fractures.
Unexplained Injuries
At best, unexplained injuries are a sign of neglect. At worst, they may be the result of physical or sexual abuse perpetrated by nursing home staff members or other patients. Any of these conditions can become deadly for a nursing home resident.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse in New Jersey, please call our New Jersey nursing home lawyers today or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our nursing home lawyers is free, and if we agree to represent you, we will work for a contingent fee, which means we won’t get paid for our services unless you receive a settlement or an award. In New Jersey, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.