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Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
—Rob Young
I met Josh like 4 years ago when my Son was injured at Daycare. He was very concerned about the well being of my Child and Me. Very Understanding Professional and Just a great Staff. If You need a Lawyer that’s all about YOU this is the Place. I just closed a Case on 6/23/2021 from a injury on a Property. They handled everything because no one else would help Me. I’m forever grateful for Your hard Work and Time. Once again Thank You Josh and Sally.
—Rezillai Henderson
My husband was referred to this law firm from another lawyer after his mother passed away while residing in a nursing home. Matt took on his case and we are pleased with how everything turned out. It took a long, long time to finally settle, but it was worth the wait. The staff here is friendly and I’d be happy to recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance.
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I was referred to Harold by a family friend, and I couldn’t be happier. He took the time to listen to my case, answered all my questions and truly treated me like a friend not a client. His knowledge of medical malpractice is priceless he actually successfully won, one of the first medical malpractice cases in Greenville County.
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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. Visit our Greenville office.
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!
Christian & Christian Law assist people with personal injury matters in the following locations: Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, and Travelers Rest.
Client Reviews
Everyone there was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My car was totaled, and I was a little intimidated talking with a couple of other lawyers in Greenville. But with Christian and Christian, not only did they answer my questions, but they did so in a way that made what could have been a hectic situation, easy. Overall, an excellent experience with high quality lawyers who truly go above and beyond and really try to get you the results or answers you need.
Rob Young
Frequently Asked Questions – Nursing Home Neglect
Abuse typically involves an intentional act to cause harm, such as hitting or verbally berating a resident. Neglect is a failure to provide the required standard of care, leading to harm. This includes failing to provide adequate food, water, medical care, hygiene assistance, or a safe environment. While different, both are illegal and can be the basis for a lawsuit.
The most common signs of neglect include bedsores (pressure ulcers), significant unexplained weight loss (malnutrition), signs of dehydration, frequent falls, poor personal hygiene, unsanitary room conditions, and a resident being left in soiled clothes or bedding.
Proving neglect requires showing that the facility breached the standard of care and that this breach caused injury. Evidence includes the resident’s medical records, facility staffing records, incident reports, witness testimony from family and other residents, and, crucially, expert testimony from medical and nursing professionals who can explain how the facility’s failures led to the harm.
Yes, chronic understaffing is a primary cause of nursing home neglect. When a facility does not have enough qualified staff to monitor residents, assist with daily living, and provide timely medical care, it creates an environment where preventable injuries like falls, bedsores, and malnutrition are likely to occur. The facility can be held liable for this corporate negligence.
Document everything you see: take photos of injuries and conditions, note dates and times, and get the names of staff members. Report your concerns to the facility’s administrator in writing. Report the neglect to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Most importantly, contact a Greenville nursing home neglect lawyer immediately to protect your loved one’s rights.
Tragically, yes. Severe neglect can lead to fatal complications. Untreated bedsores can cause sepsis, malnutrition and dehydration can lead to organ failure, and unwitnessed falls can result in deadly head injuries. In such cases, the family may have a wrongful death claim against the facility.
The value depends on the severity of the injury, the cost of medical treatment, the amount of pain and suffering, and whether the facility’s conduct was egregious enough to warrant punitive damages. Every case is unique, and an attorney can evaluate the specific facts to estimate a potential range of compensation.