More and more common among the aging United States population, the demands on the medical system are getting overwhelmed. More and more often, senior citizens become victims of neglect and intentional abuse. While it is difficult to place a family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility, it is traumatic to see them suffer at the hands of overburdened, under trained, or abusive nursing home staff.

Often times, neglect or abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility is "institutional abuse." This can be physical or emotional, and can be in the form of drugging, striking, unneeded restraint, refusal to transport to name a few. General neglect is the most common type of abuse of seniors. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have neglected people under their care by failing to provide some necessary care for that resident's survival such as failing to provide food, water, heat, or air conditioning.

Statutes of limitation may apply and can vary by state, so it is best to talk with a qualified attorney soon after an injury to determine if you have a valid claim.

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If you or a family member has been neglected or abused due to a nursing home or assisted living facilities neglect, please contact Clifford Wells Attorney at Law online or call toll free 888-821-3195 or 727-821-3195.