Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

Odom Law Firm

At the Odom Law Firm, we believe everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, including those unable to assert their own rights. Since 1982, our Fayetteville elder abuse attorneys have been working with family members of neglected and/or abused nursing home residents, aggressively combating the indignities suffered by these vulnerable individuals. Although our office is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we serve nursing home clients throughout the state, helping them collect compensation for their injuries and alerting the proper authorities to the neglect or abuse.

We work with local and national experts to thoroughly evaluate each case and seek efficient resolutions. If possible, we will use our negotiation skills to settle your case. However, if your case is best served by going to trial, we are prepared to aggressively fight for your loved one's rights in the courtroom.

If you suspect someone you love has been subjected to nursing home negligence or abuse, contact us online or call our office to schedule a free initial consultation. Our firm is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.

We investigate thoroughly before bringing abuse claims

When our nursing home abuse lawyers at Odom Law Firm investigate cases, we often uncover evidence that staffing inadequacies are at the heart of the problem. Namely:
  • Understaffing
  • Improper screening of staff before hiring
  • Inadequate training of caregivers
Unsupervised staff members are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to bedsores. Institutional systemic deficiencies are all too often the ultimate cause of development of bedsores and other forms of negligence and abuse in nursing homes.

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Signs of mistreatment or neglect can include:
  • Bedsores (also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers)
  • Dehydration
  • Malnutrition
  • Prescription errors
  • Broken bones
  • Physical or sexual assault
  • Wandering away/exposure
  • Infections caused by inattention to bodily needs
The blanket term "neglect and abuse" covers a wide range of mistreatment, everything from failure to give proper medication to dropping residents on the floor, from bedsores to sexual abuse. Mistreatment violates state and federal laws and must be reported to the proper authorities; this could prevent further harm to your loved ones and others. If you believe someone you love has suffered from nursing home negligence or abuse, contact our office immediately for swift action.

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