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Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys in Greenville, SC
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases are, unfortunately, extremely common. If you or a loved one have been abused or neglected while in the care of a nursing home or other caretaking facility near Kingstree and Sumter, you could be entitled to financial compensation. While most cases are filed for emotional or physical abuse, technically there’s another category that some could file under: nursing home neglect. Let our Greenville SC team review your case, 100% free, so we can point you in the right direction.
Neglect vs. Abuse
Nursing home abuse and neglect are a bit different. Nursing home abuse can include things like emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse while neglect generally refers to the failure of a caregiver to provide their patient with obligatory care (intentionally or not!).
Recognizing Nursing Home Neglect
Because neglect and physical abuse can look similar on the outside, you need to be careful which case you file for. Neglect can look like any of the following:
- Poor hygiene
- Poor nutrition and dehydration
- Lack of clothing or bedding
- Lack of medical care or medication
When an elderly patient is being neglected to any of the above lengths, they can start to get bed sores, ulcers, lose weight or become dehydrated.
Nursing Home Neglect Laws
In the state of South Carolina, it is a crime for certain persons, particularly caretakers and staff members, if they fail to report abuse or neglect in any form. This includes exploitation and interference of an ongoing nursing home abuse or neglect investigation. With nearly 200 registered nursing homes in South Carolina, just 20% of them have a five-star rating, meaning the other ~80% of care facilities fall short of excellent care. And while some reviews should be taken with a grain of salt, it’s important to note that nursing facilities are rated on four categories: overall rating, health inspections, staffing and quality. If you feel your loved one is being underserved and neglected at their nursing home in nearby towns like Darlington or Florence SC, you should report a case immediately to start the process of an investigation.
Connecting with Christian & Christian Law
Has your nursing home neglect claim gone cold? Let our team in Greenville help. Our nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers have won many cases in the greater Lake City and Bamberg area. We promise to never send a bill without closing your claim and we offer 100% free consultations with every new case review. Our nursing home neglect attorneys can be reached online or by phone at 864-408-8883. Still have questions? Check out our FAQs online!
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