Beachwood, Ohio personal injury attorney Jeffrey A. Leikin talks about the types of nursing home neglect or abuse he sees in his practice. Unfortunately, the care provided in nursing homes has deteriorated over the years, especially since COVID-19, as many facilities struggle to find qualified staff for nursing and aide positions. One notable case involved a diabetic woman whose caregivers failed to check her blood sugar as required and did not adhere to the doctor’s orders regarding her insulin dosage. Additionally, they neglected to monitor her diet, which led to her going into diabetic shock and ultimately dying. The law firm successfully secured a mid-six-figure verdict for her family.

In another recent case, a patient had consumed only four or five meals in the last two weeks and had not ingested enough water for a typical person over two days. This neglect, along with inconsistent care from various nurses—including traveling nurses—resulted in the patient effectively starving to death under the nursing staff’s supervision. The firm again obtained a high six-figure settlement for that client.

One advantage of choosing this law firm is the attorney’s extensive experience with these types of cases. They have handled nursing home cases involving bed sores and situations where patients fell after not receiving necessary assistance to get out of bed or use the bathroom. The firm is well-equipped to address all nursing home-related concerns. If there are suspicions of negligence in the care provided at a nursing home, the firm stands ready to take on that case.