Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Home
Representing Those Who Have Suffered Malnutrition And Dehydration
Many residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are not fully aware of what is happening to them. Others who are suffering abuse or neglect are too intimidated or frightened to speak up.
If you have noticed signs of dehydration or malnutrition in a family member living in a nursing home, it is up to you to take action. Address your concerns to the management of the facility, write down those concerns and call Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA, at 614-469-1400.
If we believe that your family member has been abused or neglected, our attorneys will seek compensation and justice for your loved one.
Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA, has extensive experience and a record of success in cases involving nursing home abuse and wrongful death. We vigorously represent our clients, seeking full compensation and justice for our clients. And in doing so, we hold negligent nursing home corporations responsible for their actions.
When you retain us, we will conduct a comprehensive investigation of the treatment of your loved one to document negligence of the caregivers and management. Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA, will seek full compensation for the suffering of your loved one. In some cases, we may be able to obtain punitive damages as well as specific damages. In a free consultation, an attorney at our firm can review your case and discuss your legal options.
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Contact Our Columbus, Ohio, Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
Dehydration and malnutrition in a nursing home are clear signs of neglect that cannot be tolerated in a civilized society. Contact Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA, for a free consultation.
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