Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Abuse of the Elderly

Nursing homes were designed to bring comfort, support, and protection to the elderly when they can no longer support themselves. In theory and often in practice, this design works well and genuinely assists those in need. However, there are situations in which the nursing home staff do not provide adequate care for their residents—a behavior which results in nursing home abuse.

Elder abuse can occur in many different forms, from failing to bathe the residents to neglecting to give them their medications. This abuse often goes unchecked for a while because either the elderly are not aware of the treatment, or they are not capable of speaking up for themselves. As a result, the residents commonly acquire bed sores, bruises, and even scars. They may be underfed or unwashed; they may also become depressed and unhappy. Some nursing home employees intentionally give their residents too much medication in order to ease up their own workload. Medication is only good insofar as it is used in the correct proportions, and overuse eventually wears a person's body down. All these conditions do not need to be, and neglect of the elderly must be stopped.

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Serving in Oakland

If you or a loved one have suffered from nursing home abuse, it is imperative that you immediately seek the help of an experienced and competent Oakland personal injury attorney. At the Law Offices of David R. Silva, a lawyer is prepared to take on your case and defend your rights. Attorney David Silva has almost 30 years of experience in the field of personal injury, having served first as a clerk in a law firm and then as a lawyer. He has been serving clients from his own firm for over 20 years, and his reputation speaks for itself.

Mr. Silva is committed to pursuing the best outcomes for his clients, and he will provide each individual with dedicated, aggressive assistance. The hardship and heartache that result from nursing home neglect can be experienced firsthand or can observed if a loved one is undergoing the ill treatment. Mr. Silva will provide you with trustworthy and reliable defense.

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Do not hesitate to contact an Oakland nursing home neglect lawyer from his firm today to learn more.