California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Nursing home abuse is a serious offense that is often overlooked or unnoticed. While there are over 500,000 reports of elder abuse every year, there are millions of cases that go unreported. As vulnerable residents rely on caretakers to meet their needs, many are afraid to speak out against their caregivers, or lack the capacity to speak out.
If you suspect your loved one has suffered elderly abuse in a nursing home, you should consult with a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Since some institutions often attempt to cover up the abuse, it is crucial that you contact a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as you begin noticing the warning signs of abuse.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Our California nursing home abuse lawyers understand that elderly persons may be unable to communicate that they have been abused because of fear of being abused further, fear that no one will believe their story, or even lack of knowledge because (in their diminished mental capacity) they do not actually remember the abuse. For these reasons, numerous abuse cases go unreported every year.
If your loved one is in a long-term care facility, you must be ever vigilant of the care he or she receives. In particular, be aware of the following common signs of nursing home abuse:
- Numerous arguments between the elder and the possible abuser or the number or arguments increasing between them.
- Changes in the behavior of the elder including: being withdrawn, uninterested in activities that previously interested them, lack of emotion, or general negative mood changes.
- Excessive nervousness or not wanting to talk in front of their caretaker.
- The caretaker not allowing you to see them alone.
- Broken glasses or torn clothing.
- Unexplained bruises or marks.
- Fractured or broken hips.
- Unexplained and unnecessary death.
If you notice any of the above signs, you should report the elder abuse by contacting a qualified nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible.
Types of Elder Abuse
In general, nursing home abuse is physical (beatings, shaking, slapping, excessive use of restraints, etc.) sexual (rape, sexual assault, unwanted touching or kissing, etc.) psychological or emotional (name calling, humiliation, threatening, etc.) and financial (stealing their money or possessions, abusing power of attorney, etc.).
Nursing home abuse can take many forms and does not have to involve physical contact to constitute abuse. For example, if a caretaker cashes an elderly person’s checks without their permission or abandons an elderly person in a public place, these are abusive actions that may warrant legal action.
Contact Our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect, contact our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers. We understand the delicate nature of cases involving elderly abuse in nursing homes and do our best to work compassionately with families as we fight for justice on behalf of their loved one.
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