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Although most caregivers and health care professionals truly care about their patients, nursing home neglect happens all too often and can have a devastating impact on residents and their families. The wrongful death attorneys at Thomas, Conrad & Conrad can help make things right for Pennsylvania families who have lost a loved one due to nursing home neglect or abuse.If you believe this has happened to someone you love, an attorney can determine whether you have a wrongful death claim and help you take action to hold responsible parties accountable.How Neglect Can Lead To Death For Vulnerable ResidentsMany nursing home residents rely on caregivers to assist them with personal hygiene, medication administration, eating, exercise, and other vital care and medical treatment. Unfortunately, nursing homes in it for the money may be short-staffed, fail to properly vet workers, or hire inexperienced caregivers who aren\u2019t properly trained. They may skimp on proper nutrition for residents and ignore problems that could be easily resolved.Failing to meet a resident\u2019s basic needs or improper care can have serious consequences. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become abundantly clear that corporations and administrators responsible for the health and safety of their nursing home residents and staff need to be held accountable for their negligence. Nursing home neglect can come in many forms, including:Failing to provide adequate food and water, which can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and deathNeglect of basic hygiene needs, such as regular bathing and toiletingFailing to turn bedridden patients as necessary, which can lead to bedsores and other health issuesIgnoring new or worsening medical conditionsImproper medication administrationMedical errorFailing to protect someone from other residents who become violentFailing to safeguard residents from communicable diseases such as COVID-19Social or emotional neglect, which may involve mental abuse, abandonment, and failure to provide adequate social and emotional careProving Wrongful Death In Nursing Home Neglect CasesIt\u2019s critical to gather as much evidence as possible to prove that death occurred due to nursing home neglect. Nursing home administrators must keep detailed records and maintain standards for their residents\u2019 health and wellness. A wrongful death attorney who has experience handling nursing home neglect and abuse cases will know exactly what to look for, ensuring a thorough investigation. Some examples of evidence include:Medical recordsStaff schedules and personnel filesPhotos of wounds or broken bonesPhotos or video of nursing home conditionsVideo of abuseWitness statements from workers, visitors, and other residentsMedical expert testimonyNursing home correspondenceThe burden of proof in these cases rests on the plaintiff. To show that negligence caused a loved one\u2019s death, the following elements must be proven:The nursing home had a legal obligation to ensure the safety of the resident who diedThe nursing home did not take necessary care or safety precautions to keep the deceased resident safeThe nursing home\u2019s action or inaction caused the resident\u2019s wrongful deathWrongful death cases can be hard to prove, so it\u2019s important to hire a seasoned attorney who has successfully recovered compensation for families in nursing home neglect and abuse cases. Although no amount of money can bring back your loved one, exposing nursing home neglect and holding responsible parties accountable can improve the quality of life for other residents in the facility and prevent further neglect, abuse, and death.Contact A Nursing Home Abuse Attorney In PennsylvaniaIf you\u2019ve lost a loved one or believe that someone you love is suffering from nursing home neglect or abuse, our compassionate team at Thomas, Conrad & Conrad can help. Pursuing justice for the most vulnerable is one of our passions. Our firm is dedicated to helping families find the compensation they deserve after losing a loved one due to negligence.Contact us online or call our Bath office at 610-867-2900 to schedule a free consultation. We serve clients throughout Lehigh Valley and the Pocono Mountains region. We have additional locations in Allentown, Bath and Topton, Pennsylvania, PA.  If you suspect senior abuse or neglect, call the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-490-8505."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.conradattorneys.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"When Nursing Home Neglect Leads To Death","item":"https:\/\/www.conradattorneys.com\/blog\/when-nursing-home-neglect-leads-to-death\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]