Our family and loved ones mean everything to us, and finding out that someone special has been abused or neglected is devastating. There are many signs of elder abuse that encompass general neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse and more. When you place your family member in the care of a nursing facility you trust that they will be treated and cared for with respect, dignity and compassion. When you discover otherwise, you have the right to pursue legal action. Unfortunately, our elderly population are sadly susceptible to abuse and neglectful situations, and it is up to diligent family members and their legal counsel to hold nursing facilities accountable and seek justice on behalf of the seniors whose voices are not being heard. If you notice bedsores, poor hygiene, malnutrition, odd injuries or a marked change in your loved one’s disposition and suspect abuse or neglect, contact an LLG personal injury lawyer. New York State residents can count on us to fight against systems that place profits above people, and we will aggressively seek the results your family deserves.