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Facts About Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse occurs in every state in the United States, and sadly, not all families realize when it happens. With nearly 2 million Americans living in care facilities, it is estimated that roughly 30% are the victims of some form of abuse or negligent treatment. This can take the form of failing to provide the elderly resident with proper medicine, covering up an accident, being verbally abusive, or physically mistreating the residents. Nursing home abuse is considered a form of personal injury. Anyone who has been victimized is entitled to seek legal help.
Incidents of nursing home abuse often go unreported. Nursing home residents may be reluctant to complain due to the fear of staff retaliation. Family and friends may not realize that the abuse has occurred until great harm has been suffered.
If the abuse of a patient was obvious, the administrators of a nursing home may offer compensation to the resident and the resident’s family. They are offering compensation because they hope to avoid the costs of a lawsuit. In some situations, the compensation may be generous enough to cover the costs of injury, but that is not always the case. The victim of abuse should always consult a lawyer prior to accepting any compensation because you might be waiving your right to sue the nursing home for the abuse.
If you suspect your elderly relative has been the victim of verbal, mental or physical abuse by a nursing care specialist, it’s time to find an experienced nursing home abuse attorney to assist you in protecting you and your loved ones' rights and ensuring those who are responsible for the mistreatment are held liable for their actions.
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First Name:
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Primary Phone:
Secondary Phone:
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Do you have power of attorney?
When did the incident occur?
Same nursing home that injury occurred?:
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Facts About Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse occurs in every state in the United States, and sadly, not all families realize when it happens. With nearly 2 million Americans living in care facilities, it is estimated that roughly 30% are the victims of some form of abuse or negligent treatment. This can take the form of failing to provide the elderly resident with proper medicine, covering up an accident, being verbally abusive, or physically mistreating the residents. Nursing home abuse is considered a form of personal injury. Anyone who has been victimized is entitled to seek legal help.
Incidents of nursing home abuse often go unreported. Nursing home residents may be reluctant to complain due to the fear of staff retaliation. Family and friends may not realize that the abuse has occurred until great harm has been suffered.
If the abuse of a patient was obvious, the administrators of a nursing home may offer compensation to the resident and the resident’s family. They are offering compensation because they hope to avoid the costs of a lawsuit. In some situations, the compensation may be generous enough to cover the costs of injury, but that is not always the case. The victim of abuse should always consult a lawyer prior to accepting any compensation because you might be waiving your right to sue the nursing home for the abuse.
If you suspect your elderly relative has been the victim of verbal, mental or physical abuse by a nursing care specialist, it’s time to find an experienced nursing home abuse attorney to assist you in protecting you and your loved ones' rights and ensuring those who are responsible for the mistreatment are held liable for their actions.