Experienced, Aggressive Southern Georgia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Nursing home abuse is unconscionable no matter how you look at it. Preying on vulnerable senior citizens and others who require constant care is more than a crime, it is an affront to every person's sense of fairness, propriety and humanity. For most of us, the thought that someone would take advantage of vulnerable people in nursing homes is unfathomable. But this abuse occurs in Georgia and throughout the country every day, and when it does, those responsible for the abuse can be held liable for damages in addition to criminal charges. The Southern Georgia nursing home abuse attorneys at our firm take these matters very seriously and are relentless when building cases against people who abuse those who are unable to help themselves.
If you know someone who is suffering from nursing home abuse, call our Southern Georgia nursing home abuse attorneys today at 912.466.8896!
Southern Georgia Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Helping Families
During the first six months of 2005, Georgia Adult Protective Services received more than 500 calls about vulnerable adult abuse every month. That's a very sobering number and is indicative of the scope of our state's nursing home abuse problems. Perhaps even more unsettling is that there are so many types of nursing home abuse. Here are some of them:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect by caregivers
- Financial exploitation
- Healthcare fraud
- Other kinds of abuse that negatively impact victims' quality of life
Nursing home abuse manifests itself in many different ways, but if you suspect that someone you know is being abused in some way, every minute counts. It is everyone's responsibility to report suspected abuse. To report a suspected case of elder abuse, call the following agencies:
- Georgia Elder Abuse Hotline 1.888.774.0152
- Georgia Office of Regulatory Services 1.800.878.6442
- Your local police department
Southern Georgia Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm
If you or a close family member has been abused by those entrusted to provide care, our Southern Georgia nursing home abuse lawyers can help. After phoning local police and the appropriate state and local agencies, call our nursing home abuse attorneys at 800.533.3555 or 912.466.8896 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. After the consultation, our experienced, aggressive personal injury lawyers will launch an immediate investigation into the abuse and work hard to build an effective case against the abuser.
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Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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Our fee is a percentage of the money awarded payable only when your case is successfully concluded. No matter how many times you call and how long we talk, there is NO CHARGE or cost until your case settles. Do not sign any releases, agreements or give any statements until you have spoken with us about your legal rights. When it comes to getting you more, we won't settle for less!
We personally promise that you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve. We promise to keep you up to date and informed as to developments in your case. Your case is important to us, regardless of size.
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