Houston Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Michael Grossman Discusses the Ins and Outs of Retirement Home or Assisted Living Abuse Cases

The abuse of the elderly is such a touchy-feely subject that most people shy away from any discussion of the matter altogether. Perhaps the subject is so close to thoughts of being raised by these same parents or grandparents that brings on guilt because when the time comes that they need to be cared for, things suddenly go awry.

Another reason that the subject is taboo is because there was a time when family took care of their own. If an elderly family member was ill, of course they were hospitalized but when they were released, they came back to the family home. This was also during the time that most women were homemakers and fewer women worked outside the home than they do now. However with the changes in the economy, more and more women were becoming educated and leaving the cooking and the bed-making and the laundry to later in the evening when they arrived home from the factories or their new career jobs. Besides, it did take the two paychecks to make ends meet and to have some of the ‘extras’ that the family desired.

As a result, by the time the aging process of the parents of the first generation had gotten to the point where they needed care and attention, the second generation was already strapped for cash and there was no way either of the second generation parents could stop working and give up a regular pay check to come home and babysit and elderly parent or relative. No way. Unless mom or dad or granny could share a room with a young third generation child in the family and if that elderly person’s Social Security check could be used to help pay part of the bills. Yes, after some quick thinking and calculations, the decision was made because it just might work after all. However, two women in the same kitchen never did mesh and with two women having completely different ideas of how housework should be done caused a certain amount of unexpected tension in the home. Soon the second generation parents were snapping at each other and the stress was mounting because one of them had an outside job and got a certain amount of freedom at least five days a week while the other half of what was once a happy couple was stuck at home seven days a week babysitting an elderly adult. Frustrations were kept to a minimum for as long as possible and then one morning or afternoon or perhaps at the dinner table the dam breaks and an emotional explosion takes place. Maybe it initially began as a push because you wanted that first generation parent or relative to move out of the way and they did not; maybe it began as a slap to the back of their hand when, at dinner one evening, that first generation parent actually reached in the communal bowl for a serving of food and did not use any kind of utensil; maybe it was the culmination of the sudden and unwanted changes in all of their lives that made that second generation reach out and touch in an unacceptable physical way. Whatever the reasons, people just don’t like to talk about elderly abuse.

When nursing homes became a bit more acceptable by the general public for the placement of the ailing and the aging, the trend shifted from family to institution’s caring for the elderly. That second generation parent that might have otherwise had no choice but to alter their home life and lifestyle in order to care for an aging parent or relative was now free to find employment, meet a friend for lunch, plan a vacation for just the immediate family, etc.

Recent studies show that now more than ever, nursing home abuse is on the rise. Ironically, the reason could, again, be the changes in the economy. Times are tough and downsizing of staffing personnel is becoming commonplace but the amount of work that needs to be performed has not decreased. Patient increase in nursing homes is on the rise simply because people are living longer. This fact alone compared to the number of layoffs taking place or the lack of employees needed to work in these nursing homes place a lot of stress on those few that are still employed. The under staffing, stress and frustration of not having enough personnel to do all the work that needs to be done before the work shift ends could very well manifest itself in the negative ways staff members interact with your loved one(s). The process could evolve from frustration and impatience resulting in a push to a slap on the back of a hand to even worse. The abuse could also be the result of the lack of Duty of Care or malice.

If you are a resident of a nursing home and you have suffered nursing home abuse or if you know or suspect that someone you love is being abused in a nursing home, you need to act fast before you or your loved one is seriously or fatally injured. Initiating a lawsuit against a nursing home will not be the easiest thing you will ever do as the alleged abuse is held to a very high level substantial proof being submitted. As a result of this very high level of proof that must be substantiated, it takes the expertise and know-how of a certain type of experienced Houston injury attorney to prove the case. In Texas, lawsuits dealing with nursing home abuse come under medical malpractice and lawsuits proving medical malpractice are rather detailed and complex to say the least. The attorney retained for such a lawsuit must be competent and experienced and very knowledgeable in this area of law. Also, having a successful courtroom record of ‘wins’ in cases of nursing home abuse is a plus.

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

As a rule of thumb, in most cases, people who are employed by nursing homes are there as a matter of choice. They find fulfillment in being of service to those who are ailing and aging. However, it could be because of staff cut backs and the downsizing, thoughtless oversights are made that endanger a patient’s health and safety. Several years ago, newspaper headlines sprang up telling the story of several different nursing home employees who purposely harmed nursing home residents. These individuals were later caught and brought to justice. However, to have individuals who maliciously set out to harm the ailing, the aging, and sometimes those who are bedridden and virtually helpless is such a rare occurrence.

If you are the resident of a nursing home or some like facility and you are being abused or you suspect or know of someone who is being abused, call the Houston Nursing Home Abuse attorney, Michael Grossman. Attorney Michael Grossman has successfully fought for the rights of nursing home residents for well over twenty (20) years. Elder abuse attorney Michael Grossman is compassionate and his concern for the less fortunate and the aging is genuine. Regardless of whether or not the abuser is charged and brought to justice does not exempt the nursing home from Due Diligence of Care that a resident or a family member should expect. Injured parties or family members of a nursing home resident-related fatality may be entitled to compensatory recovery via Civil Charges as a result of injuries received.

Nursing home abuse attorney Michael Grossman and his associates are quite knowledgeable in the area of law dealing with elderly abuse. This law firm has an impressive record of wins and hundreds and hundreds of satisfied clients. Call attorney Michael Grossman today and speak to a real person on the other end of the line. No matter the time of day or whether you decided to call late at night, the telephones are open and waiting to be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a nagging suspicion that you simply want to run by a neutral party or if you have a question you want answered, you will have called the right place and you will definitely be talking to the right people. The legal response you will receive will be one that is based on the law and nothing more and nothing less. There will be no pressure to get you to legally commit to anything or anybody. However, Grossman Law Offices hope that you will seriously give some consideration to using their law firm for any of your immediate or future legal needs. The toll-free telephone number for the Houston Nursing Home Abuse attorney Michael Grossman and associates is 1-855-392-0000. Call today and put your mind at ease.

Below is a list of scenarios that could possibly be grounds for a nursing home abuse personal injury lawsuit:

• You or your loved one developed bed sores due to neglect from the staff.
• You or your loved one are not regularly fed, changed or bathed.
• You or your loved one get(s) ignored when asking the staff for help.
• You or your loved one received the wrong medication or wrong dosage of the correct medication.
• Your or your loved one’s dietary restrictions are ignored further causing illness or cause and effect sickness.
• You or your loved one’s restraints are improperly used by the staff to restrict movement.
• You or your loved one was injured by a staff member.

Because of their often frail conditions, many nursing home residents cannot stick up for their own rights. If you know or suspect that your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, contact Grossman Law Offices in Houston for a free consultation. Some residents are able to tell a friend or relative of the abuse they are enduring, while there are their roommates who may not have that support system. Sadly, there have been residents who have been intimidated and are simply afraid of the consequences from the abuser if they speak out and complain. If you know of any such instances and you want to be an advocate for that resident, call the Houston nursing home abuse lawyers at Grossman Law Offices and explain your ‘concerns’. Grossman and associates can help. There are ways that can be overcome to protect that resident and make certain the abusers are brought to justice and punished. Why not call the Houston Nursing Home Abuse attorney Michael Grossman and associates today? You have nothing to loose and everything to gain. The choice is yours.