Walterboro, South Carolina Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
When you place your elderly or vulnerable loved ones under the care of medical professionals, you expect the highest quality of care to ensure their safety and health. It can be devastating to discover that a parent, grandparent or loved one has suffered an injury due to negligence or abuse while in assisted living or at a nursing home. At Hetrick, Harvin & Bonds, we offer aggressive and strategic advocacy in claims against care facilities and medical professionals responsible for nursing home negligence and injuries.
Nursing home negligence can be devastating and lead to serious injury or death. If someone you love has suffered, do not hesitate to begin an immediate investigation. Contact us to preserve all necessary evidence for your case.
Our firm is experienced in the investigation of nursing home negligence claims and will take immediate action to collect and preserve necessary evidence for your case. We will contact witnesses, including former employees, patients, and medical professionals, and consult with experts for your case.
Our firm is experienced in nursing home negligence claims involving:
- Bedsores or pressure ulcers: Bedsores or pressure ulcers are a sign of negligence or mistreatment. Nursing home guidelines require that patients are moved to prevent bedsores.
- Malnutrition or dehydration: Failure to provide proper nutrition can lead to serious illness and even death. We are experienced in the investigation of malnutrition and dehydration cases.
- Falls and failure to support: Some nursing home injury cases can also arise when a patient slips and falls, is dropped or falls because they are not properly supported in a bed or wheelchair. We are experienced in falls causing lacerations, broken bones and head injuries.
If you suspect nursing home abuse, or your loved one has suffered a severe or fatal injury resulting from abuse or neglect, our attorneys can begin an immediate investigation and pursue a legal claim against all responsible parties including medical staff, doctors, and administrators. We can also take necessary action to report the facility and prevent future injury or abuse. For more information about nursing home negligence, please contact our offices.
Contact Hetrick, Harvin & Bonds for a free consultation or case evaluation with an experienced Walterboro, South Carolina, lawyer. We offer strategic, focused advocacy to protect the rights and interests of our clients and their families.
