Nursing Home Law

Tennessee Elder Law Attorneys | Nursing Home Abuse

Some of the saddest cases that our personal injury lawyers handle are often those involving nursing home negligence and nursing home abuse. It is so unfortunate that some of our elderly citizens who are in nursing homes or long-term care facilities end up victims of their so-called caregivers.

Caregiver Negligence

We have seen numerous cases in which our clients' elderly parents develop bed sores because of the failure of the attendants to adequately monitor them. While bed sores may not seem to be that serious of a problem, we have seen wrongful death cases in which subcutaneous infections left untreated caused a fatal medical condition.

Falls

Unfortunately, far too many older people are not monitored well and they fall out of bed or in the bathroom. They often break bones which lead to more serious complications.

Medical Malpractice and Pharmacy Error

Also, misdiagnosis of injuries and illnesses result in medical errors. Nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants often fail to meet the standards for their duty of care to elderly patients and nursing home residents.

Abuse 

Even more egregious cases are those in which a senior person suffering from a mental or physical illness, Alzheimer's, or dementia is abused. The most vulnerable adults are often the most likely to suffer at the hands of the very people who are supposed to be caring for them. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or negligence, contact our competent and caring attorneys at The Law Office of Larry D. Wilks for assistance. 

The Law Offices of Larry D. Wilks
509 West Court Square
Springfield, Tennessee 37172-2413
Phone: (615) 354-8448
Fax: (615) 382-0526

424 Church Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Phone: (615) 244-6658
Fax: (615) 382-0526

At Larry D. Wilks law firm, located in Springfield, Tennessee, our lawyers practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal law, and family law. We represent clients throughout the area, including White House, Greenbrier, Ridgetop, Orlinda, Cross Plains, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Clarksville, Lebanon, Gallatin, Pleasant View, and Nashville, and throughout Robertson County, Davidson County, Sumner County, and Montgomery County, TN.