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Personal Injury

Nursing Home Neglect Attorney in Madison, WV

Elderly Neglect Lawyers for Charleston & Nearby Regions

The decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or another care facility is always challenging for many families. When families discover that their loved one is being neglected physically and emotionally, it can be devastating. To make matters worse, many of the signs often go unnoticed for an extended period of time because the elderly are often not able to speak for themselves.

At Shaffer & Shaffer, we can help give your loved one a voice and seek justice on behalf of your family. If you believe that your loved one is suffering from neglect, contact our Madison, WV personal injury lawyers to learn more about taking legal action against the facility. Our legal team has decades of experience taking on nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and caregivers for their negligence.

Contact Shaffer & Shaffer, PLLC today at (304) 362-7088 to get the help you need to secure justice for your loved one. We offer free consultations and have a proven legacy of results!

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

We encourage all family members to be proactive and pay attention to signs that may indicate neglect. While some signs may be obvious, others are often subtle and may not be apparent until it is too late.

The elderly are often prone to injuries when suffering from neglect. Signs to look for include:

  • Bed sores
  • Malnutrition
  • Mysterious bruises
  • Dehydration
  • Withdrawal
  • Lack of hygiene
  • Disorganized and dirty living environment
  • Poor upkeep and hazards in the facility
  • Sudden decrease in friendliness and social interaction

We Can Protect Your Elderly Loved One

If you suspect that there may be physical neglect, emotional neglect, or neglect or basic needs, contact a Madison, WV nursing home abuse lawyer at Shaffer & Shaffer to learn what you can do to protect your loved one. Our West Virginia personal injury attorneys can help remove your loved one from the facility and seek full compensation for the pain that your loved one has endured.

Give us a call today at (304) 362-7088 or send us a message online to secure the experience of a skilled nursing home abuse lawyer.