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Nursing Home Injury

If your elderly loved one has suffered an injury while in the care of an Oregon nursing home, you can turn to the Salem personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Adams Hill & Hess for compassionate, yet aggressive representation.

Sadly, nursing home abuse and negligence occurs every day in nursing homes across the U.S. Whether physical, emotional, or financial, nursing home abuse can have damaging effects on the victim and his/her family. At Adams Hill & Hess, we are dedicated to helping people and families affected by elder abuse and/or negligence obtain justice.

Types of Nursing Home Injuries

There are many types of injuries that can occur in nursing homes, including:

  • Bruises
  • Broken bones
  • Fractured hips
  • Knee injuries
  • Bedsores
  • Lacerations
  • Head injuries
  • Neck injuries
  • Back injuries

And, the list goes on. If your loved one has an unexplained injury, you may want to speak with an attorney who will investigate what happened and why. Sadly, some of our elders are too scared, or ashamed, to report the abuse or negligence that resulted in an injury. And, in other cases, they may not be able to communicate or even remember due to dementia or other complications.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

As family, it is our duty to seek help if we suspect abuse or negligence of our elderly loved ones. If you begin to notice unusual behavior, you may wish to seek legal help just to be on the safe side. Some signs to look out for, include:

  • Sudden change in behavior
  • Withdrawn or isolated behavior
  • Refusal to accept visitors
  • Unexplained bruises or other physical injuries
  • Dirty clothes or bed sheets
  • Messy living space
  • Malnutrition
  • Bedsores
  • Sleeping more than usual
  • Nervous or frightened behavior
  • Sudden withdrawal of money from account
  • Complaints of lost belongings

If you notice any of these signs, call our Salem nursing home attorneys for a complete evaluation. We have helped families in Salem and throughout the state of Oregon in cases involving nursing home injuries and are available to help you.