Recent statistics from the National Council on Aging show that one in 10 elderly Americans has experienced some form of elder abuse. Many of these incidents occur in nursing homes, the very places we admit our loved ones for long-term care. Attorney Frank Balderrama of Balderrama Law Firm LLC is a personal injury attorney who handles nursing home abuse and negligence cases throughout the Carlsbad, New Mexico, area.

Here, Attorney Balderrama gives a basic introduction to nursing home abuse, what it is, and what you can do to stop it:

• Nursing Home Abuse Defined: Nursing home abuse is any action or inaction that results in a nursing home resident not receiving proper physical, mental, or medical care. Abuse can take the form of neglect, wherein a resident does not get sufficient attention, or outright abuse of a physical, emotional, sexual, or financial nature. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or negligence, call the personal injury attorney at Balderrama Law Firm LLC today.
• Reporting Nursing Home Abuse: The first step to stopping this type of abuse is to report it to the authorities. When you do so, you are not only protecting the well-being of yourself or a loved one, you're safeguarding all of the elderly residents who live in the same facility as the victim. Once you've reported the nursing home abuse, you can explore further legal options with a personal injury attorney.
• Meeting With An Attorney: Don't let an elder care facility get away with inflicting pain or negligence on innocent seniors. By looking at different legal options available to you, you will receive the compensation you deserve and hold those responsible accountable for their behavior. Let Balderrama Law Firm LLC work with you to get the compensation you or your loved one is owed during this difficult time.

Always be vigilant for signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, and if you should spot any, report it right away. You just might save someone's life. Call Balderrama Law Firm LLC at (575) 234-1111 to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney. You can also visit the firm online to submit a free case evaluation.