Minnesota Nursing Home Malpractice Lawyer
Making the decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is hard enough without discovering that your loved one has faced abuse, neglect or mistreatment. You thought you were doing the best thing for your loved one and suddenly you are faced with the anguish and torment of knowing they have suffered. If your loved one has suffered from suspected nursing home malpractice, abuse, neglect or mistreatment, then now is the time to do something about it.
Contact our team of compassionate and qualified Minnesota nursing home abuse attorneys today by filling out the form on the side of this page or phoning one of our office numbers.
Nursing Home Rights
The sad reality surrounding nursing homes in Minnesota is that many of them are understaffed and not up to the standards put forth in the Minnesota Elder Care Rights. Just because your loved one may need some assistance with living does not mean she/he deserves to be treated in an unfair manner.
Under the Minnesota Nursing Home Bill of Rights, your loved one has the right to privacy, dignity, confidentially and respect. They have the right to be informed about policies, services and medication. They have the right to choose their doctor and have visitors when they please. They have the right to speak up, to manage their personal finances and to participate in social and religious activities. They have the right to live abuse and restraint-free. If any of these rights are violated, then you may be looking at a nursing home abuse lawsuit.
Nursing Home Neglect
Some of the common cases of abuse and neglect that we handle include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inadequate staffing instances and neglect
- Mistreatment of patients
- Poor housing facilities including improper heating and cooling, improper cleanliness
- Verbal abuse
- Refusal of nursing home rights
- Medical malpractice
- Sexual, physical or emotional nursing home abuse
- Malnutrition and dehydration cases
Signs of Nursing Home Malpractice
It can often be hard to determine if your loved one is suffering from nursing home malpractice. They may be silent or seem okay on the outside but inside they are drowning in pain and mistreatment. They may be too scared or ashamed to speak up about what is happening behind closed doors. If you have a loved one in nursing home care, then be sure to watch for some of the symptoms of nursing home abuse including:
- Pale complexion
- Rapid weight loss or weight gain
- Sudden change in personality
- Anger or fear towards the staff
- Untreated and unexplained wounds, cuts, welts, bruises
- Lack of personal hygiene, urine smell
MN Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
Reitan Law Office has represented injured Minnesotans for more than 30 years and would be happy to discuss your nursing home abuse case with you. There is no charge to meet with us and ask your questions. Furthermore, there is no charge for attorney fees unless you recover. We provide two convenient locations to choose from. Call 507-388-1800 in Mankato or 952-448-2800 in Twin Cities and speak to a qualified and compassionate Minnesota personal injury lawyer attorney today!