Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Attorneys in New Mexico

When an elderly relative or loved one moves into a nursing home, assisted living center or other elder care facility, the family has the right to expect a high level of care and treatment. Unfortunately, residents are often vulnerable and nursing home staff and administration do not always provide an acceptable level of treatment. In some cases, this mistreatment can result in serious and fatal injuries.

If you suspect that your loved one is suffering due to nursing home neglect or abuse, don’t wait to see if the situation will improve on its own. Speak with an experienced advocate as soon as possible to protect your loved one from further abuse and to pursue compensation for injuries caused by mistreatment. The law firm of Doerr & Knudson, P.A., has the experience and resources to help.

New Mexico Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

Any kind of elder neglect or nursing home abuse should be taken seriously, including nursing home errors such as:

  • Medication errors and drug administration errors
  • Falls that result in broken hips and joints
  • Bedsores
  • Infections
  • Dehydration and malnutrition
  • Wandering off and elopement
  • Assault, sexual assault and other abuse

While most nursing homes provide a safe and helpful service to elderly individuals, nursing home negligence cases should never be taken lightly and our lawyers are committed to holding those facilities accountableContact us at Doerr & Knudson, P.A. if you believe that your loved one has been harmed by nursing home neglect or abuse. 

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