Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: Fighting for Justice When Nursing Homes Fail
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. Families trust these facilities to provide compassionate care, dignity, and safety for those who can no longer care for themselves. But when that trust is broken—through neglect, abuse, or poor oversight—the consequences can be devastating.
At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we hold nursing homes and long-term care facilities accountable when they fail to protect the people entrusted to their care. For Dana, this mission is deeply personal.
Dana grew up just two houses down from her grandparents and was extremely close to them. From a young age, she helped care for her grandmother, gently feeding her, helping her write Christmas cards when arthritis made it too difficult, and spending countless hours by her side during dialysis treatments. Dana’s childhood was shaped by visits to nursing care facilities, where her family vigilantly watched for bedsores and made sure her grandmother received the care she deserved.
That experience gave Dana not only a profound respect for the elderly but also a sharp eye for what good care—and bad care—looks like. Combined with over a decade of experience handling guardianships, conservatorships, and probate court matters for incapacitated adults, Dana is prepared to fight for families facing the heartbreak of nursing home abuse or neglect.
What is Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect?
Nursing home abuse and neglect happen when a facility or its staff fail to provide proper care, resulting in harm to residents. Abuse can be intentional—such as physical, emotional, or financial harm—while neglect involves failing to meet basic needs like hygiene, nutrition, medical care, and safety.
Common forms include:
- Physical abuse (hitting, rough handling, improper restraints)
- Emotional abuse (verbal insults, isolation, intimidation)
- Neglect of medical needs (bedsores, infections, untreated injuries)
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Failure to prevent falls or wandering
- Financial exploitation
- Medication errors or overmedication
- Unsanitary or unsafe living conditions
These failures are often the result of understaffing, poor training, or a corporate focus on profits over patient care.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If you suspect your loved one is being mistreated, trust your instincts. Warning signs include:
- Unexplained injuries (bruises, fractures, pressure sores)
- Sudden emotional withdrawal or fearfulness
- Poor hygiene or unclean living conditions
- Significant weight loss or signs of dehydration
- Repeated infections or illnesses
- Overmedication or sedated appearance
- Complaints of mistreatment from the resident
These signs should never be ignored.
How We Can Help Your Family
Nursing home abuse cases are complex, requiring knowledge of state and federal regulations, medical standards of care, and the inner workings of long-term care facilities. At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we:
- Conduct thorough investigations into care practices
- Gather evidence from medical records, staffing reports, and witnesses
- Work with medical and elder care experts to prove negligence
- Hold nursing homes, staff, and corporate owners accountable
- Pursue full compensation for your loved one’s injuries and suffering
We understand the emotional weight these cases carry—and we fight with the same care and vigilance Dana learned as a child caring for her own grandparents.
Why Choose Palmetto State Injury Lawyers?
Dana Adkins has spent her life advocating for those who cannot fight for themselves. From her early years caring for her grandmother to her decade of legal experience in probate court and elder care matters, she brings a rare combination of personal compassion and professional skill to every nursing home abuse case.
When you hire us, you’re not just hiring a lawyer—you’re hiring someone who understands how deeply personal this is. We treat every client’s loved one as if they were our own family.