Symptoms
Failure to provide the necessary food and water for resident to maintain their health is no better than allowing a violent nursing home employee assault the resident. It is important that family members watch for and recognize early symptoms of dehydration and malnutrition.
SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION AND MALNUTRITION
Common malnutrition and dehydration symptoms could include:
- sudden weight loss
- confusion and disorientation
- sores in the mouth and cracks around the lips
- dry skin
- sunken eyes
Burke, Harvey & Frankowski’s lawyers investigate and evaluate potential claims for nursing home neglect and abuse across the Southeastern US, including Alabama (Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile), Florida (Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee and Tampa), Georgia (Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Savannah), Mississippi (Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg and Jackson), Tennessee (Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville) and Texas (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas). We prosecute nursing home dehydration and malnutrition lawsuits to obtain money damages for the victims and prevent others nursing home residents from being harmed.
If a friend or loved one has suffered an injury as a result of nursing home dehydration or malnutrition, request a free legal consultation with one of our nursing home lawyers. Burke, Harvey & Frankowski’s lawyers have experience handling complex injury claims. We can investigate your nursing home case and determine if your loved one and family may be entitled to money damages.
