Every year, thousands of senior citizens in the United States are neglected, abused, and exploited in nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly. Many of these victims of abuse are physically and emotionally vulnerable, in poor health, and unable to take care of themselves. They need the help of others to fulfill their most essential needs. This problem is so rampant that each of the 50 states has passed their own elder abuse prevention laws.

The first step toward protecting an elderly relative or friend is to recognize the warning signs of abuse or negligence. You may notice bruises suddenly appearing on the body of someone staying at an elder care facility. He or she may become dehydrated or suffer from bedsores, infections, decubitus ulcers, or malnutrition.

If you suspect that someone you know at a nursing facility is being neglected or abused, chances are that other residents are also being treated poorly and suffering. You should speak with a personal injury attorney who can advise you regarding what to do.

If you are worried that an elderly friend or relative who is staying at a nursing home in Maryland or the Washington D.C. area is suffering from nursing home negligence or nursing home abuse, we invite you to call Lebowitz and Mzhen for a FREE, no obligation consultation so that we can assess the situation for you. You can reach Jack Lebowitz or Vadim Mzhen by e-mail, or call us, toll-free, at 1-800-654-1949.