St. Louis, Missouri, Nursing Home Neglect Attorney
It is easy to forget that nursing homes are businesses, just like retail outlets and fast-food restaurants. They exist to make money for their owners and shareholders. Unfortunately, providing appropriate, compassionate and competent care for the elderly and infirm often slides too far down in the list of priorities.
Nursing homes save money by cutting staff numbers and by hiring under-qualified or unqualified individuals to care for their patients. Sometimes, they forego background checks, so that even convicted felons can be hired to work at a nursing home. This atmosphere is fertile ground for nursing home neglect and elder abuse.
If your loved one suffered injuries or wrongful death because of nursing home neglect, the Dreesen Law Firm can help. Call us today at 866.840.9788 or contact our office online to schedule a free consultation.
You Can Hold the Nursing Home Accountable for Neglect
Some violations are so severe that they defy most standards of basic human decency. When a nursing home patient dies of malnutrition, dehydration or untreated infections, it's a clear example that something has gone terribly wrong. You can seek justice, and you can stand up for your loved one's rights. At Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, we have handled cases of negligence involving:
- Wrongful death
- Bedsores and ulcers
- Falls and fractures
- Medication overdoses (particularly when excessive sedatives are used as a chemical restraint)
- Failure to monitor patients
When a patient suffers because of neglect or understaffing, that means the nursing home has put profits before patients. If your loved one suffered harm or death, we can help. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, call us today at 866.840.9788 or contact us online.
