Not many things in life are as devastating as realizing that your loved one has been abused. You might feel angry, disappointed, and frustrated. You might also recognize that you need the expertise of a legal professional to pursue justice.
We sympathize with the innocent victims of nursing home abuse, and we want to do what we can to ensure they receive maximum compensation. Just as doctors tend to concentrate on one aspect of medicine, the attorneys of Phillips Law Group direct our attention and resources to personal injury cases across the United States.
You might wonder how a nursing home abuse lawyer can help you. This handy guide will introduce you to our law firm and help you understand our responsibilities.
We also encourage you to schedule a free consultation to receive a personalized review of your case. Call our 24-hour helpline to speak with one of our representatives today.
Some employees, such as custodians or groundskeepers, rarely come into direct contact with patients. Nurses, activity directors, and others provide more hands-on services. Yet, everyone working in a nursing home should contribute positively to the care and health of the residents.
When nursing home residents suffer abuse, that means that care facilities are falling far short of their purpose. Abuse, whether intentional or accidental, should never occur. Lawyers can take legal action to defend the rights of those who experienced abuse, including – but not limited to – the types described below.
Kind, skilled care is the hallmark of a welcoming, comfortable care home. Well-trained nursing staff members realize that they can inflict emotional damage if their tone of voice or choice of words cause pain.
Using ridiculing or coarse language, yelling, and other hurtful non-physical behaviors may be used to control or intimidate others. Abandonment and isolation can also injure a patient’s psychological well-being.
Symptoms of emotional abuse include:
Victims might also have nightmares or trouble sleeping. They could develop eating disorders or social withdrawal.
Emotional abuse is one of the most challenging types to prove because injuries are not visible on the outside. Yet, that does not mean family members should pardon this serious offense. How can an experienced lawyer help you identify signs you might otherwise miss?
We can build up your case with:
These strategies also help to substantiate physical abuse. Let’s discuss this traumatic form of abuse in the next section.
Causing intentional pain or injury is physical abuse. Some examples include:
Catching someone in the act is rare. Family and friends should be on the lookout for these 5 signs of elder abuse as identified by the National Council on Aging (NCOA):
The same resource reveals that abused elders are 300 percent more likely to die than those who don’t experience mistreatment. If your loved one’s life is in immediate danger, call 911.
Though emergency records and police reports are vital components of an abuse case, many victims and their families have no idea how to get them.
Personal injury lawyers:
The NCOA states, “elder abuse is a silent problem that robs seniors of their dignity, security, and – in some cases – costs them their lives.” Arizona and other states penalize those who physically abuse nursing home residents. Our attorneys can use criminal and civil laws to ensure abusers pay for their actions.
Many older adults in nursing homes cannot consent to sexual activity. Their mental or physical condition might mean they cannot understand what is happening, or their circumstances might mean they agree because they feel threatened or vulnerable.
Sexual abuse can include:
Those who experience sexual abuse often feel shame, humiliation, and guilt. These abuse victims may be unwilling or unable to report what happened to them.
Remember, sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. Our law firm treats sexual abuse cases with compassion, confidentiality, and professionalism. In civil court, our attorneys can pursue compensation for the following:
Our lawyers take a comprehensive approach to this terrible form of abuse. While police might focus on punishing the perpetrator, our attorneys can also ensure that liable third parties take responsibility for their role in the abuse.
For instance, hiring managers should require background checks on employees working with vulnerable populations. Nursing home grounds should be well-lit and have proper security measures in place. Contact us today to learn how we can help.
Neglect comes in many forms. Overworked, untrained, or under-supported workers might be unable to provide patients with the care they need. In other cases, employees willfully deny:
Every nursing home has problems, but no facility should neglect those entrusted to their care. How can a nursing home abuse lawyer help when your loved one has been mistreated?
Your nursing home abuse attorney can:
The next section will expose one of the most common forms of elder abuse and how the attorneys of Phillips Law Group can help you deal with it.
Anyone with access to your relative’s financial assets can take advantage of the situation.
Nursing home staff might try to steal money or property either directly or indirectly.
Financial abuse can be:
In the case of financial abuse, Phillips & Associates can:
If assistance like this would benefit you, why not take steps to hire our services today?
Nursing home abuse is not a fight you should have to battle alone. No matter where you live in the US, you can contact us for a free case evaluation.
There is no cost for the consultation. When we work for you, you pay nothing unless we win money for your nursing home abuse case.
Phillips Law Group is ready to help. Call our national toll-free phone line or visit our offices in your state.
