Nursing home abuse occurs to people due to the needless and reckless behavior of aids, nurses, medical providers, and other staff and companies. If your family member (or you) suffered as a result, our nursing home negligence lawyer is ready to help you fight back. At Rand Spear – The Accident Lawyer, our personal injury lawyer will take your case seriously and fight for the best possible outcome in every situation.
Determine if Nursing Home Abuse Took Place
In many nursing home abuse cases, a person may feel helpless that they cannot do anything to stop the abuse, or they may fear that, if they do say something, it can cause worsened treatment. The best way for family members to determine if nursing home abuse is occurring is by carefully paying attention to the signs. Then, contact our nursing home abuse negligence attorney for immediate help.
- Unexplained serious injuries, including broken bones, sprains, and dislocations
- Falling or tripping, especially over clutter on the floor or in the hallways
- Bruising and scarring sometimes welts on a person’s skin
- Indications of restraint use, including marks on a person’s wrist or ankles
- Broken eyeglasses
- Bedsores
- Not receiving medications properly leading to health symptoms
These are physical signs of abuse often occurring in a nursing home setting. They are far from the only way a person can be abused, though. If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse for these reasons, get your family member immediate help and then contact our nursing home negligence lawyer.
Other Types of Abuse Warrant Careful Attention as Well
Many times, family members have a harder time determining when other forms of abuse may occur due to the lack of obvious signs or the unwillingness of the family member to share details. However, these are just as damaging types of abuse. Some examples of negligence that may occur include:
- Unusual onset of behavior such as rocking back and forth or mumbling
- Noticeable belittling or controlling behavior and any type of threatening behavior or actions
- Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections
- Stained, bloody, or torn underwear or bedding
- Leaving a person somewhere unsupported
- Lack of clean clothing and bedding
- Unsafe living conditions due to faulty electrical, unsafe floors, or fire hazards
- Significant weight loss that is unexpected
- Changes in a person’s finances (withdrawals from their account)
- Changes in healthcare reporting, including charges for care not received
A person may be at a higher risk for nursing home abuse if they suffer from mental health disorders, are less capable of communicating, or are alone most of the time. People who have medical conditions that limit their mobility are also more likely to suffer abuse. The key here is to ensure that any person who is at risk for injury or abuse has the encouragement to speak up about what is occurring if something should happen, so be sure to call Rand Spear today.
Determining Fault and Negligence in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
When a person causes another person harm, that could be considered negligence, but to determine which parties are involved, it is critical to look even further. The more evidence available and the better the understanding of the circumstances, the more likely it is to build a strong case against nursing home abuse. Some of the parties that may be responsible include:
- The nursing home employee
- The nursing home
- Third-party care providers in the facility
- Doctors who noticed concerns and did not take action
- Equipment manufacturers, if that equipment fails
When you meet with our nursing home negligence lawyer, we will gather all the details of your family member’s case to determine what occurred and why. We also will spend time considering numerous legal strategies that can prove negligence. This type of exhaustive service makes us confident that we can help you.
Gathering Evidence to Prove Nursing Home Negligence
Our attorneys will do all we can to gather evidence from as many sources as possible to prove what occurred and why. Often, people mistakenly believe that this type of situation results in one person’s word against another’s. We work to make sure that any potential evidence is gathered, including:
- Medical expert testimony on injuries and illness causes, including symptom considerations
- Photographs of injuries
- Statements from victims, including recorded videos
- Witness statements, including other residents as well as medical providers and staff
- Notes in medical files and logs about the incident or injuries
- Employment records to validate training and risks
There are many situations where nursing home negligence is challenging to prove, but that does not mean it is anything to put off. When you meet with Rand Spear, our legal team will work tirelessly to gather as much information as possible to build a strong case for you. You are not alone in this process.
Types of Compensation and Damages in Nursing Home Abuse
Individuals suffering injury and loss due to nursing home abuse should seek compensation for those losses. The type of compensation owed is dependent on the injuries and the outcome of them. Our attorneys for nursing home negligence will provide you with exceptional insight into the types of losses you may be eligible to receive, including:
- Medical expense compensation
- Coverage to move to another treatment location
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
When you discuss your case with our nursing home negligence attorney, we will evaluate the many ways that this incident impacted you or your loved one, including financially, emotionally, and mentally, and perhaps even limiting their lifespan. Our goal is to be aggressive in seeking compensation for those who are victims of negligence. To do that, we need you to contact us to set up a consultation to discuss what happened and what we can do to help you.
Contact a Nursing Home Negligence Attorney Now
At Rand Spear – The Accident Lawyer, we work diligently to protect the rights of our clients and their families in difficult situations like this. Set up a free consultation now with our nursing home negligence lawyer to discuss your case at length and learn what legal options may be available to you. Reach us now for immediate help and Demand Rand.
