Why Nursing Home Neglect Matters

When you entrust a loved one to a nursing home, you expect them to receive compassionate, attentive care. Sadly, neglect is one of the most common forms of elder abuse in long-term care facilities. Nursing home neglect in Henderson can result in devastating physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even premature death.

At Cogburn Davidson, we believe neglect of our most vulnerable citizens is unacceptable. With over 40 years of combined experience and hundreds of millions recovered for Nevada families, our team fights to hold negligent facilities accountable and to secure justice for those harmed. If you suspect neglect, call our Henderson nursing home neglect lawyers today. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Fighting for Henderson Families Harmed by Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect cases require compassion, persistence, and a detailed legal strategy. Our team takes on the burden of proving the facility’s failures so you can focus on protecting your loved one. When you hire Cogburn Davidson, our Henderson nursing home abuse attorneys will:

  • Launch a comprehensive investigation into facility practices
  • Review medical records, care logs, and staff schedules
  • Interview witnesses and consult medical experts
  • Identify all parties who may be liable, from staff members to facility owners
  • Handle negotiations with insurers and facility representatives
  • Take your case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached

We know these cases are personal. Our team keeps you informed every step of the way while fighting relentlessly for accountability and compensation.

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What Is Nursing Home Neglect?

Nursing home neglect occurs when staff fail to provide residents with the care and supervision necessary to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Unlike intentional abuse, neglect often arises from understaffing, poor training, or systemic mismanagement — but the consequences are just as serious.

Neglect can involve failures in:

  • Basic care: not assisting with bathing, dressing, or mobility
  • Nutrition and hydration: failing to provide proper food and fluids
  • Medical care: ignoring symptoms, medication errors, or delayed treatment
  • Supervision: allowing residents to wander unsupervised or fall
  • Sanitation: leaving residents in soiled clothing or unclean living conditions

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Family members are often the first to notice red flags. Common signs of neglect include:

  • Unexplained weight loss or malnutrition
  • Frequent dehydration
  • Untreated bedsores or pressure ulcers
  • Repeated infections or illnesses
  • Poor hygiene, dirty clothing, or unwashed bedding
  • Unexplained bruises, falls, or injuries
  • Withdrawal, depression, or emotional changes
  • Staff refusing or delaying answers to your qustions

If you see these signs, take them seriously. Neglect can escalate quickly, and early intervention can protect your loved one’s health and dignity.

Consequences of Nursing Home Neglect

The impact of neglect goes far beyond temporary discomfort.

Left unchecked, neglect can lead to:

  • Severe infections
  • Permanent disability from untreated injuries
  • Worsening of chronic health conditions
  • Emotional distress, depression, or PTSD
  • Wrongful death

These outcomes are preventable with proper care. Holding facilities accountable not only helps your family but can also protect other residents from suffering similar harm.

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Who Is Responsible for Neglect in a Nursing Home?

Neglect may result from the actions and inactions of multiple parties, including:

  • Individual caregivers or nurses
  • Facility administrators who fail to staff adequately
  • Corporations that own and manage nursing homes
  • Medical providers working within the facility

At Cogburn Davidson, we investigate every angle to uncover systemic failures, not just individual mistakes. That way, all responsible parties can be held accountable.

What Compensation Is Available in a Henderson Nursing Home Neglect Case?

If your loved one has suffered neglect, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages, including:

  • Medical expenses and hospital bills
  • Rehabilitation or increased care needs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of dignity and quality of life
  • Wrongful death damages (if applicable)

Our attorneys fight to ensure no loss goes overlooked. We work with experts to calculate future costs and to capture the full impact of the neglect on your family’s life.

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Contact Our Henderson Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers Today

Neglect in a nursing home is never acceptable. At Cogburn Davidson, we stand up for Nevada’s most vulnerable residents, demanding accountability and justice.

Contact our Henderson nursing home neglect lawyers today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and fight to ensure your loved one receives the dignity, care, and compensation they deserve.

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