Three Charged with Elder Abuse
Posted on Jan 27, 2012 3:50pm PST
Three people have reportedly been charged with elder abuse in regard to a woman’s death. According to reports, the woman allegedly died because she didn’t have adequate care in regard to receiving food, water and medical care. The woman also reportedly suffered wounds to her body due to poor care. The three are being charged with felony criminal abuse or neglect of the elderly.
Nursing home abuse and elder abuse are serious and common matters that should be stopped as soon as it is discovered. When you have a loved one in a nursing home or under another’s care, you should be able to trust that they will be treated properly and cared for in every way possible. When licensed professionals do not do the job they say they will, then they should be held accountable for their actions of neglect.
A nursing home abuse lawyer will be able to protect your rights and make sure that the nursing home resident is properly cared for during this time. It’s in your best interest to work with an attorney because they will know what to expect and how to handle your case. Please take some time today to contact a nursing home abuse attorney and begin discussing your case so that your loved one is safe again.