Albuquerque Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer
All nursing home patients have rights, and if you have a loved one who has suffered a serious injury because those rights have been violated or neglected, those nursing homes and their insurance companies, should be held accountable. I am attorney Brady Pofahl, and from my Albuquerque law offices, I protect the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. As a former insurance defense lawyer, I have seen companies try to minimize claims, but I know how to hold them responsible.
When Your Future is at Stake
Contact the Pofahl Law Firm
Nursing homes are a business, and in an effort to maximize profit, they often fail to provide their clients with the full scope of care they promise. Whether nursing homes are understaffed or overbooked, it is easy for the rights of patients to be neglected or forgotten. And as patients are forgotten, the opportunities for abuse increase. I recognize these issues are all too common, and strive to protect the rights of individuals who have been victims of the following:
- Nursing home abuse: Both physical and emotional abuse can cause serious injuries. I can help you look into physical abuse that may have led to bed sores, cuts, burns, weight loss, or broken bones, as well as psychological abuse, which could lead to depression, withdrawal and dementia.
- Nursing home neglect: Any failure to fulfill the duties required by the nursing home is considered neglect. Common signs of nursing home neglect include bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, falls, wandering, sepsis and poor hygiene.
It can sometimes be difficult to prove that abuse or neglect has occurred, and insurance companies will do everything possible to minimize or explain away your claim. As a former insurance defense lawyer, I know how to process an effective claim, and I will make sure you are not persuaded to settle for a lowball offer.
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Whether your loved one suffered as the result of direct physical abuse or staff negligence, make sure they get access to the care they need. Open during weekly business hours, my Albuquerque offices offer evening and weekend appointments as well. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation.
