On January 12, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced that it was searching for an ex-nursing home employee that stole the identity of a 98-year-old resident of the home. The suspect then used the stolen identity to purchase over $5,000 in goods and services. Police are investigating whether or not the suspect has stolen the identity of other elderly patients in her care.
The Birmingham personal injury lawyers at The Walker Law Firm strongly believe that abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults is an outrage. Nursing home residents in both short- and long-term facilities are entitled to certain rights according to state and federal law, not the least of which are the right to privacy, the right to be treated with dignity, and the right to have access to their personal possessions. When these rights are violated, victims should seek the advice of an experienced nursing home lawyer immediately.
If someone you love has been abused or neglected in a nursing care facility, call the Birmingham nursing home lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys can help you get justice for the mistreatment of your loved one. We provide thorough representation to abuse and neglect victims in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. You don't pay a fee unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
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