Putting a parent, spouse or loved one in a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions someone can make. We can only hope and trust that the nursing home staff will provide a loved one with a healthy, safe environment. When nursing home staff violates this trust, and commits acts of neglect or abuse, it is shocking and horrifying.

The most vulnerable among us should be protected, not subject to acts of mistreatment. Skilled legal counsel can help you recover appropriate damages and hold these facilities responsible. At The Myers Law Firm, our lawyers take on the full range of personal injury claims, including nursing home negligence and abuse cases across the East Tennessee area.

When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be treated kindly and with respect. Sadly, this is not always the case. Every year, there are many cases of negligence in nursing homes. You want to ensure your loved one is compensated for any pain and suffering they endured, and hiring a nursing home neglect lawyer is the best way to help.

When you need the help of a nursing home negligence lawyer in Knoxville, Tennessee, trust the spousal duo at the Myers Firm to help you win the compensation your loved one deserves. Because Laura Bradley Myers and Michael Alan Myers have a combined 35 years of legal experience on both sides of insurance claims, they are uniquely qualified to represent you in a legal case for nursing home abuse.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse doesn’t look the same for every case. Regardless of how your loved one has been abused, they deserve to be compensated for medical expenses. You or your insurance company pay the nursing home a significant amount of money to provide quality care, and if that service is either not provided or you are being abused, you should be compensated. Your loved one could be abused in any of the following ways.

• Neglect: The staff fails to care for your loved one’s physical needs adequately.
• Sexual abuse: Staff members make unwanted sexual advances toward your loved one.
• Physical abuse: Staff members place hands on your loved one and cause bodily harm.

Nursing Home Negligence

If you suspect a loved one is being abused in a nursing home, it is important to hire a lawyer immediately. Michael and Laura Myers will begin gathering evidence to support your case so we can provide you with legal protection. The nursing home’s insurance company will try to find a loophole to avoid paying, but we have experience working for insurance companies in the past, so we know how they think. We know that we can’t erase the trauma and neglect that your loved one has experienced, but we can make sure they receive a fair settlement that covers medical expenses in addition to pain and suffering.

Strong Advocates For People Facing All Types Of Neglect Or Abuse

Nursing home neglect or abuse can take on many forms, including:

• Bedsores: Bedsores are a clear sign that nursing home staff members do not move a resident often enough. If not treated properly, bedsores can be fatal.
• Wandering or elopement: For nursing home residents with dementia, it is critical that staff keep them from leaving the facility.
• Malnutrition and dehydration: Without proper food and water, a nursing home resident’s health can deteriorate quickly.
• Medication errors: When facilities fail to provide appropriate types and levels of medication, the result can be tragic.
• Acts of physical, mental or emotional abuse: These actions cannot be tolerated in any setting.

You can rely on us to bring a claim that fully accounts for your loved one’s damages. We are honored when an individual or family places their trust in us. Whether your case is ultimately resolved in trial or through a negotiated settlement, you can take heart knowing we will be on your side every step of the way.

Hire a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer in Knoxville
When someone you love is abused by the people who are supposed to be caring for them, you have a right to be angry! Hiring a lawyer is the best way to ensure you hold the nursing home accountable for any type of abuse. If you live in the Knoxville area and need the help of a compassionate legal representative, trust Michael and Laura Myers to help you win your case. Contact us today to intervene in a case of nursing home abuse so we can help you protect your loved one.

Hire a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer in Knoxville

Too many times, nursing home residents will not tell others about the neglect or abuse they are suffering, either because they are suffering from dementia, or because they do not want to be a burden. Family members who believe that something is wrong should trust that instinct and get in touch with a lawyer.

When someone you love is abused by the people who are supposed to be caring for them, you have a right to be angry! Hiring a lawyer is the best way to ensure you hold the nursing home accountable for any type of abuse. If you live in the Knoxville area and need the help of a compassionate legal representative, trust Michael and Laura Myers to help you win your case. Contact us today to intervene in a case of nursing home abuse so we can help you protect your loved one.

Call 865-247-8255 or email us to set up a free initial consultation. Based in Fountain City, near Knoxville, Tennessee, we represent clients in Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville, across East Tennessee, and throughout the United States.