Why Nursing Home Neglect Matters

When you trust a nursing home to care for your loved one, you’re placing their safety, comfort, and dignity in the hands of professionals. Sadly, many Las Vegas facilities fail to provide even the most basic care. Nursing home neglect is not just negligence; it’s a violation of trust that can cause devastating harm.

At Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, we believe our elders deserve respect and compassion, not indifference. Our Las Vegas nursing home neglect attorneys fight to hold negligent facilities accountable and deliver justice for families across Nevada. If you suspect your loved one is being neglected, contact us online for a free, confidential consultation. You’ll pay nothing unless we win.

How Cogburn Davidson Can Help Families Affected by Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect cases are complex; they involve medical evidence, witness testimony, and often cover-ups by staff or management. But you don’t have to take on this fight alone.

At Cogburn Davidson, we’re more than lawyers; we’re the Attorneys Who Give a Damn. We’ve spent over 40 years combined fighting for Nevada’s most vulnerable residents, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of neglect and abuse.

When you hire our nursing home neglect lawyers in Las Vegas, we will:

  • Investigate the facility’s actions and document patterns of neglect.
  • Gather medical records, photos, and witness statements to prove wrongdoing.
  • Identify every liable party, from negligent caregivers to corporate owners.
  • Work with medical experts to connect neglect to your loved one’s injuries or decline.
  • Negotiate directly with insurers and facility lawyers to pursue maximum compensation.
  • Take your case to trial if they refuse to accept responsibility.

We handle the legal battle, so you can focus on your family’s healing and safety.

What Is Considered Nursing Home Neglect?

Neglect occurs when a nursing home fails to provide the level of care reasonably expected to keep residents safe and healthy. Unlike intentional abuse, neglect often happens due to understaffing, poor training, or deliberate cost-cutting. Common examples of nursing home neglect include:

  • Failing to provide food, water, or assistance with meals
  • Ignoring residents’ medical needs or delaying treatment
  • Allowing unsanitary living conditions
  • Leaving residents unattended for long periods
  • Failing to help with hygiene or mobility
  • Ignoring complaints of pain or distress
  • Allowing bedsores to develop or worsen

Even one instance of neglect can cause serious, and even sometimes fatal, consequences.

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The Responsibilities of Nursing Home Staff

Nursing home staff have a legal and ethical duty to protect residents. When they fail to do so, the results can be catastrophic. Key responsibilities include:

  • Medication Management: Administering the right medications in the proper doses and monitoring for side effects.
  • Medical Attention: Reporting symptoms, infections, or injuries promptly.
  • Hydration & Nutrition: Ensuring residents receive adequate fluids and balanced meals.
  • Personal Hygiene: Assisting with bathing, toileting, grooming, and clean clothing.
  • Safety & Supervision: Preventing falls, wandering, and self-harm.

When staff cut corners or fail to monitor residents properly, the facility can and should be held liable.

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Neglect isn’t always visible at first. Many residents are unable or afraid to speak up. Families should watch for these common warning signs:

  • Sudden or unexplained weight loss
  • Dehydration or malnutrition
  • Bedsores or untreated infections
  • Poor hygiene or soiled clothing
  • Frequent falls or unexplained injuries
  • Withdrawal, fear, or depression
  • Staff refusing or delaying family visits

If something feels wrong, trust your instincts. Early action can prevent further harm and save lives.

Consequences of Nursing Home Neglect

Neglect can have devastating physical and emotional consequences, such as:

  • Severe infections and sepsis
  • Worsening of chronic health conditions
  • Broken bones and head injuries from falls
  • Bedsores and tissue damage
  • Malnutrition and dehydration
  • Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress
  • Wrongful death

At Cogburn Davidson, we believe no family should suffer in silence. We hold negligent nursing homes accountable, not just to recover compensation, but to stop these injustices from happening again.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Nursing Home Neglect in Las Vegas?

Neglect cases often involve multiple responsible parties, including:

  • Nursing home staff members who failed to provide adequate care
  • Facility owners or management companies who ignored complaints or cut corners
  • Medical professionals who failed to diagnose or report neglect
  • Corporate entities that profit from unsafe staffing policies

Our team will uncover every layer of responsibility to ensure everyone involved is held accountable.

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Damages Available for Nursing Home Neglect Victims

When a loved one suffers neglect, your family may be entitled to significant compensation under Nevada law, including:

Economic Damages

  • Medical expenses and rehabilitation
  • Transfer costs to a safer facility
  • Funeral and burial expenses (for wrongful death)
  • Reimbursement for stolen money or property

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of dignity and companionship
  • Reduced quality of life

Why Choose Cogburn Davidson

  • 40+ years of combined legal experience
  • Hundreds of millions recovered for Nevada families
  • Recognized by Avvo, Justia, and Nevada Business Magazine
  • Deep local experience with Las Vegas nursing home laws
  • Genuine compassion and fierce advocacy for our clients

At Cogburn Davidson, our nursing home neglect attorneys in Las Vegas treat your family like our own and fight for justice with all we have.

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Our Attorneys Lawyers Who Give a Damn

Our lawyers are leaders in Nevada's top legal organizations, non-profits and PACs, working on laws to make your communities safer.

Jamie S. Cogburn

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  • 1 of 19 certified personal injury attorneys in NV
  • Board Member of Nevada Justice Assn & Citizens for Justice PAC
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Partner

  • Nevada Justice Association
  • Member – American Association for Justice
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Yolanda Carapia

Lawyer

  • Nevada Editorial Board & Character and Fitness Committee - Nevada State Bar
  • DEI & Club X Committee for Nevada Justice Association
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Kendelee Works

Lawyer

  • Secretary & Chair – Executive Council of the Nevada State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
  • Active Member – Clark County Bar Association
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Contact Our Las Vegas Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers for a Free Consultation

If your loved one has suffered neglect in a Las Vegas nursing home, don’t wait to take action. Evidence fades quickly, and your loved one’s safety may depend on your next step. 

Contact Cogburn Davidson Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers today and use our online form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen, investigate, and fight for accountability because when it comes to protecting the vulnerable, we’re the Attorneys Who Give a Damn.

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