Nursing Home Restraint Laws - Patients' Bill of Rights

Residents of nursing homes, assisted living centers, or any other residential care or treatment facility are entitled to their safety and dignity, and these rights are protected by law. If you believe that an elderly parent or developmentally disabled adult child is suffering from neglect or abuse in an institutional setting, contact the Ohio nursing home negligence attorneys at Friedman, Domiano & Smith for a free consultation.

Our lawyers are skilled and experienced with the investigation and pursuit of claims for nursing home abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Among the situations we can handle on your behalf are the following:

• Lack of supervision resulting in falls or injuries
• Negligent medication or mistakes in prescription drugs
• Illness or infection due to unsanitary conditions
• Pressure sores or bed sores
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Physical assault or sexual assault

We not only work with your family to investigate the circumstances of mistreatment or neglect, we also work with the state regulators responsible for licensing nursing homes and assisted living centers. We review records of complaints, remedial measures, and violations proceedings against nursing homes that were in violation of state and federal law.

Whether your loved one suffers from Alzheimer's disease, a cognitive or developmental impairment, or simply the effects of advanced age, everyone is entitled to attentive care and respect when they cannot live independently. For a free consultation about the situation you are concerned about, contact the Cleveland nursing home negligence attorneys at Friedman, Domiano & Smith.