Wisconsin Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

At the law firm of Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., our Wisconsin nursing home abuse lawyers help residents and their families hold negligent facilities accountable. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm for a free consultation about any of the following instances of nursing home neglect:

• Injuries and falls — Nursing homes have a responsibility to assess their residents’ abilities and provide assistance to those who are at a high risk of falls and other injuries.
• Pressure sores — Failure to turn and otherwise attend to bedridden patients, resulting in potentially fatal bed sores, is one of the major types of nursing home neglect.
• Elopement and wandering — Nursing homes must monitor patients carefully, especially those who are at risk of getting confused and wandering off into potentially dangerous situations.
• Malnutrition and dehydration— Residents have a right to rely on nursing homes to provide them with adequate nutrition and carefully monitor their intake and output toward that end.
• Medication errors — When nursing home residents are given the wrong medication, too much medication or not enough medication, the consequences can be severe.
• Physical and chemical restraints — The improper and abusive use of physical and chemical restraints is unfortunately a serious problem in some nursing homes.
• Resident exploitation — Nursing homes need to take security measures to make sure that their residents’ funds, property and assets are protected from exploitation.
• Staff abuse and confinement: Nursing homes can be held responsible for the negligent hiring, training and supervision of staff members who commit acts of abuse.
• Sexual assault: If your loved one has been sexually assaulted by a fellow nursing home resident or a staff member, it may be possible to hold the facility accountable.

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Our attorneys are dedicated to the well-being of nursing home residents. We welcome the opportunity to advise you on residents’ rights under the Nursing Home Bill of Rights, as well as other issues involved in selecting a nursing home. Call (414) 914-2803 or use our contact form to schedule a meeting.