Practice AreasNursing Home AbuseNorth Carolina Nursing Home Negligence LawyerThere are over 1.5 million residents of nursing homes. As baby boomers and their parents age, this number will increase. There was a time when our aging loved ones stayed at home where we had control over their care and comfort. That is no longer the case. At Shipman & Wright, L.L.P., we have found that many nursing homes subject helpless residents to needless suffering, causing injury and even death. North Carolina law allows for victims of nursing home neglect and abuse to recover compensation for their injuries and distress. If your loved one shows signs of abuse, contact an experienced North Carolina nursing home negligence lawyer. Call Shipman & Wright, L.L.P., to schedule a free initial consultation. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Signs of Injury or AbuseAt Shipman and Wright, LLP, we advise clients to look for signs of abuse or neglect in their loved one. Insufficient staff, training, or supervision are all frequent causes of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other care facilities. Whatever their staffing levels, nursing homes are liable for the quality of care they provide patients. Contact an attorney right away if your loved one shows or reports signs of neglect and abuse such as:
Focused Representation in Nursing Home CasesOur attorneys are selective in the number of nursing home abuse cases we take, allowing us to concentrate fully on the concerns of our clients and their families. Selectivity also allows us to accept cases statewide. We offer our experienced attorneys' services throughout North Carolina in matters of nursing home negligence and abuse. Contact our Wilmington office to learn how we help victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. FREE Initial Consultation Shipman & Wright, L.L.P. Telephone: 910/762-1990 |