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  #1 Julian Webster on 03 Feb 12

   

  Physical Abuse at SC Nursing Homes
  
  Under South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging the patient as well as confining a resident to control his or her actions.
  
  A counselor doesn't have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she lets it occur without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
  
  Indications of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
  
  Elder care residents suffering from the physical abuse of their care providers may exhibit:
  -bruises, welts, burns
  -unexplained bone injuries and other physical injuries
  -repeated accidents
  -injuries left untreated
  
  In addition, the patient may
  -refer to their caregiver's temper or anger
  -be anxious or quiet around their caregiver
  -run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility
  -have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
  -exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, unexpected fear, restlessness, or anxiety
  -beprohibited from receiving medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
  
  Psychological Abuse at a Nursing Home
  may include: engaging in any act of frightening behavior which induces fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other kinds of serious psychological distress.
  
  Signs and symptoms of Abuse:
  
  -mysterious changes in conduct
  -withdrawal from family and friends
  -fear, trouble sleeping, panic
  -unexplained weight gain or loss
  -unexpected loss of interest in living
  -a sudden decline of psychological well being
  -signs of nervousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
  -signs and symptoms of extreme shock including the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
  -isolation
  
  Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be difficult to establish as a result of a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, doctors and others, to discount an elderly person's personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life that results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
  
  For all of these reasons, it really is both an honor as well as a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
  
  The Strom Law Firm's comprehensive analysis and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, provide the background required to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.
  
  If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the treatment of a residential care facility, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC nursing home lawyers today to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate course of action. We provide flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.
  
  Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or taken advantage of each and every year. Nevertheless, most seniors are scared to report their experiences and therefore, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
  
  Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these kinds of cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let's put an end to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Suspicions of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate elder care residents about their rights.
  
  The information you obtain on this web site is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You should talk to an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
  
  J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
  
  Pages related to the article:
  South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
  South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Physical Abuse at SC Nursing Homes<br /><br />Under South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging the patient as well as confining a resident to control his or her actions.<br /><br />A counselor doesn't have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she lets it occur without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.<br /><br />Indications of Elder Abuse and Neglect:<br /><br />Elder care residents suffering from the physical abuse of their care providers may exhibit:<br />-bruises, welts, burns<br />-unexplained bone injuries and other physical injuries<br />-repeated accidents<br />-injuries left untreated <br /><br />In addition, the patient may <br />-refer to their caregiver's temper or anger<br />-be anxious or quiet around their caregiver<br />-run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility<br />-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms<br />-exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, unexpected fear, restlessness, or anxiety<br />-beprohibited from receiving medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests<br /><br />Psychological Abuse at a Nursing Home<br />may include: engaging in any act of frightening behavior which induces fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other kinds of serious psychological distress.<br /><br />Signs and symptoms of Abuse:<br /><br />-mysterious changes in conduct<br />-withdrawal from family and friends <br />-fear, trouble sleeping, panic<br />-unexplained weight gain or loss<br />-unexpected loss of interest in living<br />-a sudden decline of psychological well being<br />-signs of nervousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver, <br />-signs and symptoms of extreme shock including the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak<br />-isolation<br /><br />Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be difficult to establish as a result of a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, doctors and others, to discount an elderly person's personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life that results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.<br /><br />For all of these reasons, it really is both an honor as well as a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.<br /><br />The Strom Law Firm's comprehensive analysis and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, provide the background required to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.<br /><br />If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the treatment of a residential care facility, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC nursing home lawyers today to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate course of action. We provide flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.<br /><br />Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or taken advantage of each and every year. Nevertheless, most seniors are scared to report their experiences and therefore, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation. <br /><br />Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these kinds of cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let's put an end to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Suspicions of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate elder care residents about their rights.<br /><br />The information you obtain on this web site is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You should talk to an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.<br /><br />J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204<br /><br />Pages related to the article:<br /><a href="http://south-carolina-nursing-home-lawyer.com/" rel="nofollow">South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPupoiKDMMs" rel="nofollow">South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorney</a></div>

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