Protecting the Rights of the Elderly
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult; if he or she suffers negligence or abuse, the anger and guilt can be overwhelming. However, trusting professionals to do their jobs properly is not anyone's fault.
We understand that seeking justice for your family member is important. By holding the nursing home responsible for its negligence, we may prevent the same type of injury from recurring. Burge & Burge, PC, has significant experience representing the families of people injured by nursing home negligence. We will treat you with compassion and respect as we work to obtain compensation for your losses. For a free consultation, please call our Birmingham nursing home injuries lawyers at or contact us online.
How Does Nursing Home Neglect Happen?
Nursing home neglect is a failure to provide basic services to residents such as food and clothing, shelter, supervision and medical care. These types of failures can cause injuries resulting from:
- Falls
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Bedsores and ulcers
- Medication errors
- Failure to monitor patient
In the most severe cases, nursing home neglect or abuse may cause serious injuries or injuries leading to wrongful death.
Nursing home neglect and abuse is a type of medical malpractice. Cases of medical malpractice require experienced attorneys who have worked on numerous malpractice cases. Burge & Burge has nursing home experts we work with regularly. In addition, we consult with medical experts when necessary.
We will pursue your claim until you receive the compensation you deserve. Please call our office at to schedule an appointment with an Alabama nursing home fall lawyer. Your consultation is free.
