The attorneys at Owens Moss, PLLC, have experience representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death, and birth trauma in Jackson, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. We understand that these cases can be extremely emotional and painful, so you can count on us to treat you with the respect and compassion you need while aggressively standing up for your rights.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect are two distinct, but equally serious, issues. Owens Moss, PLLC, represents victims of nursing home abuse and neglect in Jackson, Mississippi, and nearby areas to ensure they receive the proper care and dignity they deserve.
Nursing Home Abuse
 Many nursing home residents are dependent on their caregivers for most or their daily needs. Unfortunately, due to factors such as overworked staffs and inadequate training, residents are often subjected to rude and abusive behavior at the hands of their caregivers.
Nursing home abuse includes any physical or verbal mistreatment of an elder - including assault, battery, sexual assault or rape, over-medication, or unreasonable use of physical restraints.
Signs of nursing home abuse include:
- Pressure sores/bedsores
- Dehydration
- Unexplained weight loss
- Bruises or welts
- Soiled clothing
- Signs of being withdrawn, fearful, or depressed
- Evidence that restraints were used unnecessarily
If you observe any of these signs of nursing home abuse, contact us in Jackson right away.
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home neglect includes any occurrence in which a resident fails to receive proper medical attention, hygienic care, nutrition, socialization, or other necessary care.
Nursing home neglect can take several forms, including:
- A failure to provide clean clothing
- A failure to provide medical care
- A failure to protect the resident from health and safety hazards
- A failure to protect an individual from abuse from other residents
- And a failure to prevent malnutrition and dehydration.
There are several signs and symptoms of nursing home neglect, including pressure sores/bedsores, bruises, cuts, dehydration, unexplained weight loss, withdrawal, depression, broken bones, soiled clothing or bed linens, and force feeding.
If you notice any of these signs of nursing home neglect, whether it is your own loved one or another resident, contact us in Jackson immediately. By reporting neglect right away, you will be preventing future injuries and suffering.
What Should I Do If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
Many residents in nursing homes are incapable of reporting abuse. If you notice the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, including pressure sores/bedsores, dehydration, malnutrition, and bruises, it is imperative that you act immediately. Talk to your loved one about the suspected abuse, visit the nursing home frequently, and talk to doctors and administrators. You can also contact state agencies or the Department of Health. Finally, you should contact Owens Moss, PLLC, in Jackson right away so we can advise you of the necessary steps.
Wrongful Death
The wrongful death lawyers at Owens Moss, PLLC, represent families in Jackson, Mississippi, and surrounding areas that have lost a loved one as a result of wrongful death. Although no amount of compensation can bring a loved one back, it can help families begin the healing process.
Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life as the result of another person’s negligent or reckless act. Wrongful death can include medical malpractice, car accidents, nursing home abuse, or defective products.
In order to have a wrongful death case, you must prove several things, including:
- The death was caused by the conduct of the defendant
- The defendant was negligent
- There is a surviving spouse, child, or dependent
- Monetary damages have resulted from the wrongful death
In most cases, the immediate family members, including spouses, children, and parents, can file a wrongful death claim. Damages for wrongful death include medical and funeral expenses, loss of future earnings, loss of benefits, loss of inheritance, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of wrongful death, contact us in Jackson today to schedule a free consultation. There may be a time limit to when you can file a claim, so it is imperative that you contact our wrongful death lawyers immediately.
Birth Trauma
Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions in a person’s life. But when things go wrong during the delivery, joy often turns to terror and panic. We help families that have suffered from birth trauma in Jackson, Mississippi, and nearby areas receive the compensation they need - and deserve.
Birth trauma can occur just before, during, or immediately following birth. Birth trauma includes cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, shoulder dystocia, and brain damage. Causes of birth trauma include failing to respond to fetal distress, delay in ordering a C-section, or improper use of medications. If a physician fails to act quickly and appropriately during a birth trauma situation, he or she may be liable for injuries.
Birth trauma can result in serious financial and emotional hardships for the family. Some birth trauma injuries require physical therapy or constant care. If your child has suffered a birth trauma as the result of a doctor’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Owens Moss, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, today to schedule a free consultation.
Case Result: In a birth trauma case involving a child who suffered cerebral palsy because of delay by the doctor in performing a Caesarean section delivery, Bob Owens obtained a $3.7 million settlement.
If you want to learn more about our case results, including nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death and birth trauma, contact Owens Moss, PLLC, in Jackson, Mississippi, today.
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