Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Institutional Neglect Attorney in Northwest Louisiana
It happens all too often. Residents of nursing homes or other institutions, such jails or prisons, can suffer silently for months while poorly trained or poorly supervised employees abuse or neglect them.
But victims of nursing home or prison abuse and the families of deceased victims can claim compensation for their losses and suffering.
Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates is an experienced and successful personal injury law firm. We work to obtain compensation and justice for victims of neglect and abuse in nursing homes, group homes, and other institutions such as jails or prisons.
Call 318-230-7016 or contact us online for a consultation.
Recognize The Signs Of Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Many victims of nursing home neglect or abuse are not fully aware of what is happening to them. Others may be too scared to speak up.
These are some of the signs of nursing home neglect and elder abuse:
- Bedsores
- Unexplained bruises or abrasions
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Overmedication
- Unusual emotional outbursts or withdrawal
- And others
You Must Take Action
If you think that a family member or loved one has suffered from abuse or neglect, it is up to you to take action. You should contact the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs at 866-632-0922 who will investigate.
Then call Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates at 318-230-7016 toll-free.
An attorney at our firm can evaluate the situation. If it appears that your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home or other institution, we will act to stop it from happening.
Obtaining Compensation And Justice
We will also begin to develop a legal case that could result in compensation for your loved one’s pain and suffering. Our attorneys will collect information and records and conduct our own investigation. We will document the injuries your loved one suffered and how they occurred.
Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates will work to maximize the compensation you receive — and put nursing home operators on notice that abuse and neglect in their facilities cannot be tolerated.
Contact a Lawyer
For a consultation with Jacqueline A. Scott & Associates, call local 318-230-7016 or send us an email.
Initial consultations in personal injury cases are free, and we do not charge any fee until we obtain compensation for you*.
We serve clients in the greater Shreveport/Bossier City area and across northwest Louisiana.