Nursing Home Negligence
Skilled West Virginia
Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
As more and more people are living longer and fewer families have the skill and expertise required to provide adequate care to older family members, the number of individuals living in West Virginia nursing homes has significantly increased. Unfortunately, incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect have also increased. At Wilson, Frame, Benninger & Metheney, PLLC, our nursing home attorneys are proud to represent individuals and families throughout West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania that have suffered the humiliation of nursing home abuse and neglect.
A Respected West Virginia Nursing Home Negligence Law Firm
Nursing home negligence can be difficult for people without a medical background to detect. Underperforming nursing homes often go to great lengths to cover up incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect. By recognizing the common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect and contacting a West Virginia nursing home negligence attorney families are empowered to protect the welfare of aging family members.
Common signs and types of nursing home abuse and neglect include:
- Unexplained Injuries Such as Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Sprains, or Fractures that are in Various Stages of Healing
- Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, or Other Infections
- Sudden Changes in Behavior
- Person in an Over-Medicated Condition
- Unexpectedly Large Withdrawals From Bank Accounts
- Dehydration and Malnutrition
- Falls, Dislocations, and Broken Bones
- Medication Errors
- Inappropriate Use of Physical Restraints
- Failure to Supervise
- Alzheimer's Patients that Continually Wander Off
- Physical, Emotional, and Psychological Abuse
- Wrongful Deaths
Nursing home abuse and neglect are caused by nursing homes that are understaffed and under trained. Too often, nursing home care takers are more like attendants than healthcare professionals. Our West Virginia nursing home lawyers are committed to ensuring that our clients receive the care they are paying for and deserve.
Contact Our West Virginia Nursing Home Lawyers
The nursing home injury attorneys at Wilson, Frame, Benninger & Metheney, PLLC, represent clients throughout West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. Our firm offers free initial consultations, 24-hour legal service, and contingency fee arrangements on nursing home negligence cases.
If you or a family member has been injured as a result of negligent or abusive nursing home care, please contact our nursing home negligence lawyers for a free initial consultation. Our attorneys can be reached toll free at 1-800-734-7070, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on the Contact Us page.
The offices of Wilson, Frame, Benninger & Metheney, PLLC, are located in Morgantown, West Virginia. We serve clients throughout West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania, including the cities of Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Kingwood, Elkins, and Grafton.
