Elder Abuse & Neglect Representation

Protecting Vulnerable Residents from Institutional Neglect

Nursing home abuse and neglect is far more common than most families realize. Understaffing, poor training, inadequate oversight, and financial pressure lead to preventable harm to some of society's most vulnerable people. Residents suffer pressure sores, fall injuries, medication errors, physical abuse, and emotional mistreatment — often in silence.

Feller & Wendt takes these cases personally. We conduct thorough investigations of facilities, review staffing records, care plans, and incident reports, and hold both individual caregivers and institutional operators fully accountable.

Types of Abuse We Handle

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Physical AbuseHitting, restraining, or handling residents roughly — often disguised as accidents.
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Neglect and AbandonmentFailure to provide basic care — hygiene, nutrition, hydration, and mobility assistance.
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Pressure Sores (Bedsores)Stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers are almost always the result of neglect, not medical inevitability.
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Medication ErrorsWrong medications, incorrect doses, or drugs used to chemically restrain residents.
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Financial ExploitationUnauthorized use of residents' funds, property, or accounts by staff or management.

Warning Signs to Watch For

Unexplained bruises, sudden weight loss, dehydration, withdrawal or fearfulness around staff, bedsores, falls without explanations, and unusual financial account activity can all be signs of abuse or neglect. If you notice any of these, contact us immediately for a confidential consultation.