Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes is a frequently publicized occurrence and is a significant worry for many family members considering a nursing home for their loved one. A recent incident of elder abuse in Youngstown, OH was recently covered by Vindy.com.
According to the news report, a 90 year old woman was found beaten and bloody with head injuries, and had to be taken to a hospital from the nursing home in which she was living. At the nursing home, police collected a blood-soaked gown, bloody rags, and a broken clothes hanger. The injured woman died a month later. Police suspect that a nurse's aide attacked the woman, and she has since been fired from the nursing home. There has been evidence suggesting that the nurse's aide might have been drinking on the night of the attack. The nursing home promptly began training on elder abuse and stress
Elder abuse and neglect is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. If you are considering a legal claim due to suspected elder abuse or neglect, Attorney Doug Stoehr takes claims in the central and western Pennsylvania region. For more information on his legal practice, please visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com or call his office at 814-946-4100.
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