Arizona Elder Abuse Lawyers: Severe Burns
There are things that should never happen in a nursing home. Neglect or abuse that leads to severe burns should not occur. When it does, take legal action. Contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible
At The Garcia Law Firm, with offices in Phoenix, our team of experienced trial attorneys has years of experience. We aggressively and ethically represent elderly people and their families. And we have achieved a great deal of success in this area, including multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements as well as a reputation as the leading elder law firm in the Western United States.
How Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Leads to Severe Burns
We represent elderly clients scalded by things like hot coffee, bathwater and super-heated medical equipment. Sometimes the nursing facility has failed to document deteriorating medical conditions, so elderly residents who should not bathe alone are left unattended. Sometimes lack of adequate, skilled staff leads to neglect; residents accidentally harm themselves when they should have been supervised. Tragically, serious burns can also be the result of physical abuse.
Older adults are uniquely vulnerable to burns. Their skin is often more fragile than that of a younger adult. Hot coffee and hot bathwater can affect them more, leaving third and fourth degree burns that require skin grafts. Burns often lead to the wrongful deaths of many elderly people each year.
Contact Us about Stopping Elder Neglect
When a loved one has been burned due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, you can take action. Contact The Garcia Law Firm by calling 800.281.8515 to schedule a free initial consultation. At The Garcia Law Firm, we never charge fees unless you recover.
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