Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Over the last decade, the United States has seen a sharp rise in the number of elderly citizens taking residence in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities. Unfortunately, this increase in Nursing Home Patients and Assisted Living Residents has also brought about an alarming increase in cases of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse throughout the United States and in South Carolina.

Although South Carolina law requires all Nursing Home staff to report any signs of patient or resident abuse, many cases continue to go unreported. This type of disregard for the law can result in severe injuries, mental and physical trauma, and in some cases death. Some common signs of neglect or abuse to look out for include:

• Bed Sores or Pressure Sores
• Signs of Physical or Emotional Abuse
• Falls
• Broken Bones or Bruises
• Sudden Weight Loss
• Dehydration
• Medication and Prescription Errors
• Poor Hygiene
• Lack of Proper Medical Treatment / Misdiagnosis

Cases of Nursing Home Neglect or Nursing Home Abuse require a very thorough investigation to determine the cause of the injuries and if a nursing home or assisted living facility provided inadequate or substandard care.

If you suspect that your loved ones are being abused or neglected in a South Carolina Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility, contact Personal Injury and Nursing Home Neglect Attorney H. Chase Harbin by calling (864) 288-6763 or filling out this form to schedule an immediate, no obligation consultation.

The Law Office of H. Chase Harbin handles all Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse cases on a contingency fee basis, so we don't collect any fees unless you receive compensation for your claim. So call us at (864) 288-6763 to make sure that your loved ones are treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve.