Protecting an Elderly or Disabled Loved One

People put their family members in nursing homes and assisted living facilities because they receive the promise of adequate care. The majority of these facilities offer outstanding and professional care to people unable to care for themselves. However, when a nursing home fails to live up to its promises, the results are devastating. If you suspect that a family member is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact attorney Robert Louis Armstrong.

Our firm, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, investigates claims of nursing home malpractice. These cases are difficult for families to deal with. Many cases result from under-trained staff members who fail to comply with applicable federal and state nursing home requirements.

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are businesses. All too often, profits come before adequate patient care. It is horrible to consider dealing with a family member in a different state, injured by a facility who did not keep their promises. Lawyer Robert Louis Armstrong will advocate for you when the nursing home's negligence directly caused injury to a loved one.

Types of Nursing Home Negligence

Injuries to loved ones in nursing homes can result from abuse or neglect. Both can have devastating consequences to a person in need of quality healthcare. Types of nursing home malpractice cases include:

• Nursing home abuse: This occurs when a nursing home staff member intentionally injures a loved one. Examples include physical, emotional, mental, or sexual abuse.
• Nursing home neglect: This occurs when nursing homes fail to provide adequate care for patients. Examples include decubitus/bed sores; malnutrition, dehydration, and wandering off/lack of supervision.
• Medical Malpractice: Medication errors, feeding errors, failures to diagnose, and other types of medical negligence

If you suspect nursing home abuse and neglect, contact the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. They will conduct a complete investigation of the allegations. Next, contact lawyer Robert Louis Armstrong for a free initial consultation.

We represent people throughout North Carolina, including people in New Hanover County and Raleigh.