Falls happen. Especially as the people we love get older. But in a nursing home, where staff are trained and paid to keep residents safe, a fall should never be brushed off as “just one of those things.” Sometimes, it’s an unavoidable accident. Other times, it’s the result of negligence, and that’s when families need …
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is often difficult, but it’s also accompanied by certain expectations of care. When people choose to entrust the care of their loved one to another, they place their trust in that caregiver. Unfortunately, that trust is often broken. Elder abuse in nursing homes is …
You may need to move your elderly loved one to a nursing home if they cannot live on their own or tend to their medical needs. While nursing homes can offer much-needed help, you must stay vigilant for signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. Sadly, nursing home abuse can happen to anyone. Senior adults …
According to National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) research, nursing home abuse does not have to mean your loved one was physically assaulted. It can also mean they were neglected or left unattended or uncared for. Other types of abuse in a nursing home include sexual violence or harassment, intentional infliction of emotional pain, psychological …
The amount of the monetary settlement you receive from your nursing home abuse case will depend on several factors that include the type and severity of the abuse inflicted on your family member. It also depends on the psychological abuse they endured, the treatment required to restore their health as fully as possible, and the …
The individual who abused a resident and the facility where they were employed can be held liable for the abuse or gross neglect of your loved one. Elder abuse can come from stressed, overworked caregivers. It can also come from fellow nursing home residents. The facility itself, though, is responsible for your loved one’s health, …
In a nursing home abuse claim, you can prove pain and suffering by collecting evidence of how the abuse impacted the victim’s: Physical health Mental wellbeing You will want corroborating evidence from as many sources as possible to back up your claim. This could come from friends, family members, other staff members, and even the …
When considering if you need a lawyer for a nursing home abuse claim, it is important to think about the many services a law firm can provide, from filing the necessary paperwork to advocating for your right to damages from the liable party. Managing a lawsuit by yourself takes up a great deal of time, …
A New York nursing home resident or their spouse can file a New York nursing home abuse lawsuit for financial compensation after suffering abuse in their nursing home. If an elderly loved one has given power of attorney to a family member, that person may be eligible to file a lawsuit on behalf of their …
Understanding what nursing home abuse is requires understanding state and federal laws regarding elder care. While different states and organizations may view nursing home abuse differently, most agree that it involves the physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse of an elder. Elder abuse can also include neglect or financial exploitation. When nursing home abuse leads …
Anyone can report nursing home abuse, according to the New York Department of Public Health. Some of these parties can include: Residents (This is known as self-reporting.) Relatives of residents who suspect abuse Employees who suspect other workers of wrongdoing There are many types of nursing home abuse and signs to look out for if …
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