{"id":5430,"date":"2025-09-11T23:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/?page_id=5430"},"modified":"2025-09-18T19:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:49:32","slug":"las-vegas-nursing-home-negligence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/es\/las-vegas-nursing-home-negligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas Nursing Home Negligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5430\" class=\"elementor elementor-5430\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bca09d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bca09d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d35803d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d35803d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6889\" alt=\"Nursing home Negligence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final-1536x640.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nursing-final-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a9547f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a9547f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a28f7f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a28f7f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14eeeda e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14eeeda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1000}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7310342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7310342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Las Vegas Nursing Home Negligence<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee36c24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee36c24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6e015a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6e015a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When older family members cannot continue living on their own, many of us entrust nursing homes to care for them and provide them with a safe, welcoming living environment. Most nursing homes prove themselves worthy of this trust, but sometimes, negligence in nursing homes can result in serious or even fatal injuries to residents.\u00a0<\/p><p>If your loved one was injured in a nursing home due to negligence, you may have grounds for legal action against the facility. At the Cottle Firm, our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers represents families affected by nursing home negligence. Contact us today at 702-722-6111 to learn more about your legal options in a free consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9eafe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb9eafe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a467023 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a467023\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa4fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6fa4fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Acorde\u00f3n. Abre enlaces con Intro o Espacio, ci\u00e9rralos con Esc y navega con las flechas de direcci\u00f3n.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1170\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1170\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Is Nursing Home Negligence? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1170\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94a1942 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94a1942\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1170\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f7b6d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94f7b6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c5642 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c5642\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nursing home negligence or neglect occurs when a nursing home fails to meet the basic needs of residents or creates a hazardous condition that puts residents at risk of preventable injuries.\u00a0<\/p><p>Negligence is a broad legal concept that applies when one party owes a duty of care to another and fails to meet this duty, resulting in an injury. Nursing homes owe a duty of care to their residents and must meet the needs of all residents and ensure that the environment is safe for all residents, staff members, and visitors. If staff members fail to meet this duty of care and someone suffers physical or emotional harm, the nursing home could be considered negligent.\u00a0<\/p><p>Nursing home negligence is different from nursing home abuse, which is another common problem affecting the elderly and their families across the country. Negligence typically involves harm caused by inaction or careless mistakes, while abuse involves intentional harm.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1171\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1171\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Formas comunes de negligencia en residencias de ancianos <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1171\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea1db7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ea1db7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1171\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c405bee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c405bee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4588401 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4588401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nursing home negligence comes in many forms and can have major consequences for the physical and mental health of nursing home residents. Below are some of the most common types of nursing home negligence our Las Vegas elder abuse lawyers see in our cases.<\/p><h3>Medical Negligence<\/h3><p>A nursing home may be liable for medical negligence if the medical standard of care provided to residents falls below an acceptable level, resulting in harm or injury. Some common examples of medical negligence in nursing homes include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Failure to provide necessary medical attention<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Improper administration of medications<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Neglecting to follow safety protocols, leading to accidents or worsened medical conditions<\/li><\/ul><p>Proper oversight, regular medical assessments, and adherence to established protocols are all essential for preventing such accidents and medical issues and ensuring the well-being and safety of residents.<\/p><h3>Emotional Negligence<\/h3><p>Nursing homes have a legal and moral obligation to address the emotional needs of their residents. Failure to do so may lead to feelings of isolation, neglect, or distress among residents. Emotional negligence often arises from inadequate staff training, insufficient social engagement, or a lack of empathy in caregiving practices.<\/p><p>Emotionally neglected residents may be at a higher risk of deteriorating mental health, depression, or anxiety. Compassionate care, fostering a supportive environment, and promoting meaningful interactions can all enhance residents\u2019 emotional well-being and overall quality of life.<\/p><h3>Neglect<\/h3><p>Nursing home neglect occurs when a nursing home fails to meet the fundamental personal needs of residents, such as aiding with daily activities, hygiene, mobility, and nutrition. This can lead to severe repercussions for residents, such as:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Bedsores from prolonged immobility<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Falls due to insufficient assistance<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Health decline due to malnutrition and dehydration<\/li><\/ul><p>Nursing home neglect victims and their families may have grounds for legal action if the neglect leads to physical or emotional harm.<\/p><h3>Negligent Hiring and Supervision<\/h3><p>Nursing homes have a legal duty to hire competent staff and adequately monitor their conduct to ensure the well-being of residents. Negligent hiring and supervision can result in residents receiving care from unqualified individuals, leading to substandard treatment and potential harm.\u00a0<\/p><p>Insufficient supervision may lead to preventable accidents, inadequate care, and a general decline in the quality of life for residents. Effective hiring practices, training, and supervision are all vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512de0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"512de0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a467ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a467ed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Acorde\u00f3n. Abre enlaces con Intro o Espacio, ci\u00e9rralos con Esc y navega con las flechas de direcci\u00f3n.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1720\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1720\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Common Injuries Caused by Nursing Home Negligence <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1720\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d373f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12d373f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1720\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7feb439 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7feb439\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd2f094 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd2f094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Older adults are at a higher risk of certain types of injuries, such as falls and serious infections. Families place their elderly loved ones in nursing homes to ensure that they have enough care and supervision to reduce the risk of these and other injuries and health conditions. But sadly, some nursing home residents suffer preventable injuries due to negligence.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are some of the most common injuries our nursing home negligence lawyers have seen in our cases.<\/p><h3>Bed Rail Injuries<\/h3><p>Bed rails are used to protect elderly and disabled persons from falls. However, they must be used with appropriate caution and oversight, as improper use can be a significant hazard.\u00a0<\/p><p>El\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/adult-portable-bed-rail-safety\/safety-concerns-about-adult-portable-bed-rails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food and Drug Administration<\/a>\u00a0(FDA) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) both have reported receiving numerous death and injury reports for accidents involving bed rails. These reports included mainly included falls, entrapment, and suffocation.<\/p><p>Nursing home staff must ensure that bed rails are used safely to avoid exposing their residents to the risk of bed rail injuries.<\/p><h3>\u00dalceras por presi\u00f3n<\/h3><p>Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, can develop from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedridden and wheelchair-bound nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to bedsores. These painful wounds often occur due to inadequate repositioning or negligent care.\u00a0<\/p><p>In severe cases, bedsores can lead to infections, tissue damage, and other complications. Nursing home staff must be adequately trained on how to prevent bedsores and ensure that their residents receive the care they need to minimize their risk.<\/p><h3>Infections<\/h3><p>The elderly are more vulnerable to severe infections than the general population. According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/longtermcare\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>\u00a0(CDC), between 1 million and 3 million infections occur each year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.<\/p><p>Infections can spread quickly in nursing homes due to close living quarters and the compromised immune systems of many residents. These infections can arise from negligence in the norm of inadequate hygiene practices, insufficient staff training, or contaminated medical equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407d98c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"407d98c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a3084c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a3084c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Learn More From Our Las Vegas Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers<\/h2><p>When a nursing home allows a resident to suffer a preventable injury or illness due to negligence, that resident and their family have legal rights. Nursing homes have a legal duty to ensure the safety of all residents and these facilities may be held liable when they fail to meet that legal duty.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home negligence, you can learn more about your family\u2019s legal rights by contacting the Cottle Firm\u2019s Las Vegas nursing home negligence lawyers at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:7027226111\">702-722-6111<\/a>.<\/p><p>Relacionado:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cottlefirm.com\/es\/las-vegas-nursing-home-wrongful-death\/\">Las Vegas Nursing Home Wrongful Death<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17a3e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f17a3e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d96ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03d96ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc819ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc819ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8af39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d8af39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0284e70 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0284e70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8990acc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8990acc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9020d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a9020d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Acorde\u00f3n. Abre enlaces con Intro o Espacio, ci\u00e9rralos con Esc y navega con las flechas de direcci\u00f3n.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Are Some Common Warning Signs of Nursing Home Negligence? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cb3a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"59cb3a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1770\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f64baf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f64baf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1693427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1693427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In some cases, nursing home residents may not be able to let loved ones know that they are suffering due to negligence. Families should be aware of the common warning signs of negligence, which include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Unexplained injuries or bruises<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Poor personal hygiene<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sudden weight loss<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Untreated medical conditions<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sudden mood changes<\/li><\/ul><p>If you believe that your loved one may be a victim of nursing home negligence, discuss the matter with them, document signs of negligence, file a report with the nursing home, and consider speaking with an experienced elder abuse lawyer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95f115a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95f115a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02f7be1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"02f7be1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Acorde\u00f3n. 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