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Where Nursing Home Negligence Victims and Their Families come FIRST

If you or a family member has suffered injury due to nursing home negligence, you are not alone.

The findings of a government study completed in 2001 document the scope of the problem. In the two-year period from January 1, 1999, through January 1, 2001 over 30% of nursing homes in the United States were cited for an abuse, totaling more than 9,000 abuse violations. Ten percent of the nursing homes had violations that caused actual physical harm to the resident. Over 3,800 of the abuse violations were only discovered after a formal complaint was filed. Many verbal abuse violations were found and incidents of physical abuse causing numerous injuries such as a fractured femur, hip, elbow and wrist were documented. ("Abuse of Residents is a Major Problem in U.S. Nursing Homes.")
Further, the percentage of nursing homes with abuse violations is increasing. As a matter of fact, the percentage of nursing homes cited for abuse violations has increased every year since 1996. In 2000, over twice as many nursing homes were cited for abuse violations during annual inspections than were cited in 1996.

The elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes cannot protect themselves from physical attack or sexual assault. In some instances they cannot even communicate to family members that they have suffered from abuse. Residents and their families are almost entirely dependent upon nursing homes to ensure the safety of residents.
It has been said that the moral and ethical fiber of a society can be judged by the way it treats its weakest and most vulnerable members. Although as a society we pay lip service to the idea of honoring and respecting our elders, the sad fact of matter is that elder abuse and neglect are an ever-increasing problem. This is particularly true in a nursing home setting. With the increasing number of elderly persons entering nursing homes, the problem is one that must be recognized and addressed.

When you or a loved one is injured due to nursing home negligence, you need answers to your important medical and legal questions and you need them now. This website, and our team of experienced Kansas City nursing home neglect and abuse lawyers, can start answering your most important and immediate medical and legal questions right here, right now:
How will I pay for my medical bills?
How will I be compensated for my injuries?
Will the insurance company treat me fairly?
A Nursing Home Negligence injury can be devastating and life changing. In times like these, it is important to have a trusted legal advisor who can answer you and your family's urgent questions, provide you with direction, and help you protect and pursue your claim.

We Can Help You Get The Answers You Need

Our Kansas City nursing home abuse attorneys encourage you to review the information contained in this section of our website. Here you will find:

Articles providing detailed information about issues related to your nursing home negligence injury
Answers to frequently asked questions about your nursing home negligence injury
Videos with tips and explanations you will find helpful
FREE books we've written that you can download right now
You may still have questions. If so, Just Ask!

We encourage you to contact us with any questions you have about your nursing home negligence injury situation. Please use the "Just Ask" section on this website to send us a question, or call us at 816-471-5111 to talk about your case for no cost or obligation. We want to help!

Insurance company adjusters are not there to represent your interests. Contrary to their TV commercials, insurance companies are in business to make money, not to be fair to you. If you believe that you are in their good hands and that they will be fast, fair and friendly to you, you will be sadly mistaken.

How can you protect yourself? First, download our FREE book "Nursing Home Neglect - How To Recognize And Stop It". There is no charge for this excellent, informative book and it will give you great advice so you don't risk ruining your claim.

IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY OR ABUSE, WE CAN HELP

Should your loved one experience a significant injury or abuse, we can help. Although legal action may not be warranted in every situation, where serious injury or abuse has occurred, legal action is often the only way that such problems can be appropriately investigated and addressed.

For more than 15 years, our Kansas City nursing home neglect and abuse lawyers have represented accident and injury claimants throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas. Many of these cases are referred to us by former satisfied clients and by other attorneys. If we accept your case and you are not local, we will come to you.

Sometimes the best advice you can get when you are considering a lawsuit is that you do not have a winnable claim. If that's true, we'll tell you. We'll also tell you when we believe that you're better off handling a claim by yourself - without an attorney. But, if your case passes our test and we accept it, you can be assured that you will receive our personal attention. We will aggressively represent you, keep you up to date on what is happening in your case and give you our best advice as to whether you should settle your case or whether we should go to trial.

We represent many clients with valid claims. When we devote our time and resources to representing only legitimate claimants with good claims, we are able to do our best work. We have found that getting "bogged down" in lots of little cases, each with a "special problem," is not good for our clients with legitimate claims.

An initial consultation regarding your case is free. We will fully explain all fees and costs to you before we start working on your case. Together, as a team, we will decide the best tactics for your case.

YOU are our Number One priority

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have helped many nursing home negligence injury victims and their families over the past 15 years, injury victims and families just like yours, and we know the enormous difficulties presented by your situation. We want to see you get back on your feet after a serious nursing home negligence injury and get the justice and compensation you deserve. Don't fight the insurance company all by yourself; contact our Kansas City nursing home neglect and abuse lawyers today, and find out how it feels to come FIRST.

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What’s the most common deadly disease in Kansas City nursing homes?
Description: Surprisingly, the deadly disease most likely to be found in a nursing home is pneumonia. And, it is often caused by poor nursing home conditions. If you suspect that a loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact the Roswold Law Group. Our attorneys have more than 15 years of experience protecting the elderly, and we can help protect your loved one. Call 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation.
Medicaid cuts may endanger Kansas nursing home residents
Description: A ten percent cut in Kansas state Medicaid funding went into effect last month. The cut directly affects staffing in nursing homes and the services provided.However, budget cuts are not an excuse for the mistreatment of the elderly. There is no valid reason for the abuse and neglect of our parents and grandparents. If your loved one has been neglected or abused in any way while in a nursing home, contact the Roswold Law Group at 888-348-2616. Legal action is the best way to ensure that such problems are investigated and addressed.

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Why Frequent Family Visits Are the Best Way to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
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Seven Steps to Take if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
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Elder Care: No Place for Guilt
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You Can do a Background Check n a Nursing Home
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Not All “Nursing Homes” are Nursing Homes
Description: If you have a loved one who has gone into a facility in order to receive the kind of care you and your family is not able to provide, do you know exactly what type of facility he or she is living in?
Bed Sores and Neglect
Description: Bed sores are extremely painful, and mostly preventable. Each year tens of thousands of patients die from bed sores. Simple steps can help prevent these dangerous and debilitating sores from ever developing.
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Description: Overmedication of the elderly may cause problems such as falls, confusion and delirium. The effects of drugs can interfere with activities such as walking, standing, eating and engaging in other activities. Learn the signs of overmedication. If you suspect your loved one is being overmedicated, ask to see a list of their prescriptions. If you suspect abuse, contact the Kansas City nursing home neglect attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. Call 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a fee consultation with a Missouri nursing home abuse lawyer. For more information about the signs of Kansas City nursing home abuse, download our free guide, “Nursing Home Neglect How to Recognize and Stop It.”
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Description: Elder financial abuse is a term that refers to any mistreatment that affects the finances of possessions of an elderly individual. It includes theft, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds or possessions, scamming, false billing, identity theft and pressure to change a will. It is one of the most common forms of abuse in nursing homes. If you believe your loved one is a victim of Kansas City nursing home financial abuse,call the Missouri nursing home neglect attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. We can help you determine if your loved one is a victim of abuse and we can work to protect their rights and get compensation for their losses. 1-888-348-2616.
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MRSA: A hidden danger in nursing homes. Is your Kansas City loved one at risk?
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Finding a nursing home in Kansas City: ten tips that can help you find quality care for your loved one
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How can a Missouri nursing home negligence attorney help your loved one?
Description: Every Missouri or Kansas nursing home has an obligation to protect the rights of every resident in the facility. When these rights are violated, a nursing home abuse and neglect attorney can help. The attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have written a book to help victims of nursing home abuse and their families. Call our office at 1-888-348-2616 to request your free copy. If you need help with a nursing home neglect or abuse case, or have questions about suspected abuse, contact our office to schedule a free consultation.
Is your loved one a victim of Kansas City nursing home neglect or abuse? Learn the signs and protect your family.
Description: Both federal and state law requires that residents of long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities be guaranteed a safe environment and quality care as part of their long term-care contract. Yet, more than 30% of American nursing homes have been cited for abuse of residents, and the number is increasing. You can help protect your loved one by learning and watching for the signs of nursing home and neglect. If your loved one shows one or more of the following signs of abuse or neglect, contact the personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation.1-888-348-2616.
What does the Long-Term Care Ombudsman do? How can his office help residents of Kansas City nursing homes?
Description: Every state has a long term care ombudsman. The ombudsman is a government official whose job is to advocate for residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Learn about the ombudsman's duties in Kansas and Missouri and how to reach the ombudsman for your state. If your loved one has been injured and you suspect serious abuse or neglect, don’t hesitate to call the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. Our personal injury attorneys have experience representing victims of nursing home neglect and abuse. We are happy to answer all your questions and offer a free consultation.
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Rights of Kansas City nursing home residents – Part 2
Description: Victims of nursing abuse and neglect are often known as silent victims because they are either uninformed about their rights or are unable to communicate when abuse happens. The Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys has compiled a list of rights of nursing home residents in Kansas and Missouri. If you believe your rights are being violated and you are being mistreated or neglected in a Kansas City nursing home, call the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 1-888-348-2616. You may have a nursing home abuse or neglect case and our attorneys can help. Don't be a silent victim.
Rights of Kansas City nursing home residents – Part 1
Description: It is important that residents of nursing homes know that they have rights, so the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys has compiled a list of rights of nursing home residents in Kansas and Missouri. If you believe your rights are being violated and you are being mistreated or neglected in a Kansas City nursing home, call the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 1-888-348-2616. You may have a nursing home abuse or neglect case and our attorneys can help.
The most dangerous nursing homes in Kansas. Is your loved one at risk of abuse or neglect?
Description: Every year, Kansas nursing homes are inspected by the Kansas Department on Aging. Out of 302 nursing homes, 72 maintained three consecutive years of poor inspections. The Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represents those who are harmed, neglected or otherwise abused while in the care of a nursing home. We have listed the 52 centers that have been cited for actual harm, immediate jeopardy or deficiencies classified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as “mistreatment”. If your loved one is being mistreated, contact our office at 888-348-2616. We can help.
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