Elder Abuse and Neglect Attorney in Indianapolis

Everyone wants their elderly relatives and loved ones to feel safe in their final years. Unfortunately, it is too often that our law firm needs to defend families who realize their elderly relative is being taken advantage of or mistreated simply because they can no longer care for themselves. For many people, the decision to place a parent or loved one in an elder-care facility or to hire an in-home nurse can be a difficult but necessary decision. We make these decisions for our loved ones under the expectation that they will receive respectful, responsible care and appropriate medical attention.

Unfortunately, all too often, that is not the case. A staggering number of nursing homes have been cited for elder abuse and neglect in recent years. Contact the elder abuse and neglect law firm of Saeed & Little LLP to discuss legal options for your family.

Common Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect

Indications of elder neglect or abuse by a care facility or in-home nurse can include:

• Noticeable weight loss
• Mood changes, anxiety, or sudden depression
• Bedsores or ulcers
• Complaining more than usual
• Questionable bruises
• Decline in personal hygiene

Facilities themselves may also be neglected, and can be signs of poor quality of care towards patients. Physical signs of the care facility may include:

• Poor lighting/lightbulbs missing
• Damaged furniture
• Torn carpets
• Slippery/unsafe walkways
• Overloaded laundry
• Dirty bedsheets, toilets, and messy bedrooms
• common rooms in disarray

If these indicators have you worried about neglect while in the care of a nursing home, please contact us to help assist you. Our attorney will talk to you about these concerns, gather the pertinent information and help with providing the legal options and protections your situation requires.

Contact Our Elder Abuse Law Firm

If you or someone you love has undergone personal injury because of neglect or abuse, we want to help. Call us today at 317-685-2426 and schedule a free consultation to discuss the legal options available to you.