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Nursing homes and other long term care facilities are entrusted with the most vulnerable members of our society. If an injury occurs because of a nursing home’s negligence, or even worse, due to direct abuse by staff, the resident or his or her family is entitled to compensation. Even if there is no evidence of obvious intentional conduct by staff members, oftentimes the facility will not have sufficient number of staff to maintain their residents' highest practicable well-being. This can be the unfortunate product of nursing homes being owned by large corporations that may be completely unknown to the a family who entrusts their loved one there.

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However it is not enough just that the nursing home prevent injury to a resident. Under Georgia law, residents have certain enumerated rights, including the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Certain forms of abuse and neglect, even if they do not cause a physical injury to a resident, still violate these rights and entitle the resident or their family to compensation. Being left in an unkempt and unclean state for prolonged periods of time, causing the resident undue embarrassment or humiliation, or forms of verbal and emotional abuse are just a few examples of these rights violations.

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If you or a loved one are suspected to be the victim of abuse or neglect by a nursing home, it is crucial to seek competent legal counsel immediately. Gorinshteyn & Watkins, LLC is experienced in representing residents and their families in such matters.