Choosing to place an elderly family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a big decision. Each year, many families make the choice to move their older relatives from a home situation to a facility that can help support them.
Unfortunately, sometimes the facilities we choose don’t support our loved ones in the way we expect, resulting in nursing home abuse.
Sadly, the situation is becoming an epidemic in the United States.
What Types of Abuse are Seen in Nursing Homes?
As many as 5 million senior citizens are abused each year, and it is thought that 1 in 10 have been abused.
Nursing home abuse can include many things, with physical abuse top of the list, but our parents and grandparents may also experience emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and even financial exploitation.
Spotting evidence of abuse
Evidence of abuse may include:
- bruises and cuts for which there are no explanations
- clothing and bedding that are torn, bloody, or soiled
- missing or broken personal items
- broken bones
- weight loss or weight gain that is not associated with an illness
- fear or cowering in the presence of certain caregivers
- lack of engagement with other residents
- medications being improperly administered
- expenses that are unaccounted for
Types of nursing home abuse cases
At Thompson Law Firm we support our clients in a wide variety of nursing home abuse cases, including:
- Bed sores
- Choking injuries
- Hip fractures
- Neglect
- Resident assaults
- Sexual abuse
- Slip and falls
- Wrongful death
You can speak to a member of the Thompson Law Firm team today to discuss your situation and to evaluate whether you have a legal case to pursue.
Nursing Home Abuse case results
We help the families and loved ones of Arizona nursing home residents get the justice they deserve following cases of neglect or abuse.
You can find a list of recent cases we’ve worked on, and their outcomes on our team profile pages.
Learn More About Elder Abuse
Adult Day Care Abuse & Injuries
Bed Sores in Nursing Homes
Bed Transfer & Lifting Injuries in Nursing Homes
Caregiver Abuse in Nursing Homes or in-Home Care
Elder Neglect in Nursing Homes
Elder Malnutrition in Nursing Homes
Elderly Self-Neglect in Nursing Homes
Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
Financial Abuse of Nursing Home Residents
Improper Wound Care in Nursing Homes
Memory Care Facility Abuse
Nursing Home Abandonment
Nursing Home Understaffing
Physical Assault in Nursing Homes
Residential Care Facility Abuse
Restraint Injuries in Nursing Homes
Sex Abuse & Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes
Slip & Fall Accidents in Nursing Homes
Wandering/Elopement in Nursing Homes
What should I do if I expect a loved on is being Abused in a Nursing Home?
If you fear that your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, there is help. Thompson Law firm is available to seek damages on behalf of those family members who are being abused and help you find better accommodations for them. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
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