Physical & Emotional Abuse

South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Families who place their loved ones under the charge and protection of a nursing home or assisted living facility do so with the understanding that their loved ones will receive proper care. But even with thousands of staff members caring for 1.5 million nursing home residents, an alarming and increasing number of facilities are cited for neglect and abuse each year. In fact, one of every six nursing homes surveyed by a federal agency in 2007 were cited for actual harm or immediate jeopardy deficiencies.

Ailing and fragile patients are vulnerable to many types of harm at the hands of their caregivers. These problems become exacerbated by the fact that many of these patients are not able to fully communicate their needs to the staff, their family or friends.

The Maguire Law Firm is dedicated to putting a stop to these injustices committed against the elderly. In the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900. You can also contact us online. Serving the South Carolina counties of Horry, Georgetown, and Marion, the Maguire team offers you the accessibility of a small firm and a lawyer with the experience needed to see you through even the most difficult case. While our goal is to settle serious abuse cases without going to trial, we have years of courtroom experience and are prepared to represent you in court if necessary.

Emotional and Physical Abuse

Abuse suffered at the hands of a caregiver is difficult to understand. The United States Congress, the American Health Care Association, AARP Public Policy Institute, and many other associations and agencies are addressing the causes and are fighting to improve conditions at nursing homes.

One study that identified key causes of abuse or neglect pointed to doctors that were unavailable, aides that were overworked and undertrained, improperly screened employees and care that was not patient-focused but seen as task-oriented.

Types of Abuse

The types of neglect or abuse that can occur to your loved ones includes:

• Verbal abuse by staff;
• Deliberate and systematic over-medication;
• Sexual abuse;
• Twisting, grabbing, pinching, or kicking;
• Malnutrition or dehydration;
• Failure to provide adequate nursing care.

The attorney and staff of the Maguire Law Firm have a strong understanding of the medical aspects of abuse injuries and can turn complex information into language that jurors can understand. This, combined with our willingness to go to trial and our ability to get results once there, can make a crucial difference in your case.

Where Your Best Interests is What Matters

We represent victims of nursing home neglect and abuse and grieving families throughout South Carolina. We feel very strongly about this issue and take an aggressive approach in pursuing justice and compensation for our clients.

Contact Us

To reach us in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900. You can also contact us online. We offer free initial consultations and flexible appointment scheduling for your convenience.