Nevada nursing home negligence is a serious problem. Any form of nursing home negligence can be harmful and dangerous if not noticed and taken seriously. There are many reasons given to why cases of Nevada nursing home negligence arise, ranging from unqualified staff to not enough staff, yet there is no excuse for it. There are different varieties of neglect that can also occur. Some are more severe then others, but all can lead to serious health problems.

Some elderly citizens are unable, for one reason or another, to get themselves out of bed or to even move much while in bed. In these situations they require help from the staff to help them move throughout the day. If they are not moved over long periods of time the skin on the bonier parts of the body, such as the buttocks and the heels, will become irritated and eventually break out in a sore. If the neglect continues the sores can become infected. These infections can in turn become gangrene, which may result in amputation of the limb. The infection may also spread into the blood stream and cause several severe medical issues and may even result in death. This can all be prevented by helping the individual to move and shift throughout the day.

Malnutrition and dehydration can be another form of nursing home negligence. As mentioned above, certain individuals are unable to move themselves around or even sit up; these individuals may also need help with eating and drinking. You may notice that every time you visit you need to refill their drink for them, which the staff should have done; this could be the first sign of negligence. In some cases the staff may lose track of time or even forget to check in and the individual may go for some time without and food or drink. Similarly, some medical conditions require staff to provide assistance during meals; if that assistance is not provided, the patient may not eat enough or may even be at greater risk of choking. If these situations persist the resident could become dehydrated and malnourished and need immediate medical attention. If the problem still continues it could result in severe hospitalization or even death. If these situations happen to you or you witness it happening to loved ones you may wish to contact the nursing home negligence lawyers at Jack Bernstein & Associates.

The situations mentioned above are just two of many forms of negligence. Other types of negligence include a lack of sanitation or failure to administer medicine properly. If you feel any of this may be happening to yourself, to other residents or to loved ones you should contact one of our lawyers, we have substantial experience in Nevada nursing home negligence laws. The lawyers at our law firm will listen to your claims and let you know if you have a good chance of winning such a case. If it involves going to court, we will be right there fighting for you. Contact us today to discover how we can help you with your case.