Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Victims What You Can Do

Incidence of nursing home abuse and neglect continues to rise in Arizona and across the country as increasing numbers of the elder population move into nursing homes and long-term care facilities and the demand for qualified staff continues to outweigh the resources.

Despite the efforts of federal and state organizations that regulate the operation of nursing homes and enforce elder abuse laws, many nursing homes fall short of providing adequate care for their residents, resulting in injury and sometimes even death to those they are responsible for. In the event you have a loved one has suffered from Arizona nursing home neglect, abuse or medical misconduct, it is advisable that you file a formal complaint with the authorities. After you file a report, the next best thing to do is consult with an experienced Arizona Nursing Home attorney that can handle that type of case immediately.

If an Arizona nursing home or long-term care injury to a loved elder is a result of neglect or abuse, the first and most important consideration is the safety of that elder. Contact a qualified Arizona Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect attorney, James Morgan for a free nursing home neglect consultation and he will advise you on how you can protect the victim and determine whether an injury claim should be filed.

In preparation for making a nursing home abuse or neglect report to local or state authorities you should compile the following information: 

• Your name, address, phone number and relationship to the victim and alleged perpetrator
• Where the victim is located
• What is happening with the victim that makes you concerned
• If the victim knows where to go for help
• If the victim needs immediate medical attention
• Whether 911 should be called
• How you learned about the situation you are reporting
• Names of friends, relatives or others who may know about the alleged abuse or neglect
• Name, gender, date of birth (or approximate age) of victim and alleged perpetrators
• Social Security number of victim (if known)
• Language spoken or any language barriers there may be
• Whether anyone else is involved