Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Experience Filing Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
If you suspect that a loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect at a nursing home or assisted living facility, you have rights. At CR Legal Team, we stand up for victims of nursing home abuse across the United States.
We know how to identify the signs of elder abuse and can work closely with you to help protect your loved one and take legal action to hold the at-fault facility or its caregivers accountable.
Why Choose The Nursing Home Injury Lawyers at CR Legal Team?
As nursing home abuse lawyers, we believe in increasing awareness of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We realize that you are going through an extremely difficult time, and we will take your concerns to heart and take away the worry.
Handling every aspect of your case from start to finish, we provide a shoulder to lean on and a helping hand to pick you back up as you recover and rebuild.
The nursing home abuse attorneys at CR Legal Team are here to help, contact us today!
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that they will be treated with dignity and respect. You rightfully expect that they will receive proper nutrition, hygiene, and medical treatment. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. An estimated one in three nursing homes across the country has been implicated in some form of abuse or neglect.
If your loved one currently resides at a nursing home, you should know how to identify signs of negligence or abuse, including:
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Unsanitary living conditions
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Poor personal hygiene
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Unexplained or recurring injuries
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Burns, bruises, and abrasions
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Bed sores
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Infections
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Torn, stained, or bloody bedding or clothing
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Sudden and unexplained weight loss
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Emotional withdrawal
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Sudden and unusual financial transactions
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Disappearance of personal items
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Listlessness or lack of communication
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Financial abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
- Burnout & being overworked
- Improper training
- Lack of supervision
- Short staffing
How We Can Help Your Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
When an elderly family member suffers physical or emotional harm at the hands of caregivers at nursing homes or assisted living facilities, our attorneys are here to help. When you come to our firm, you become a part of our family.
We will carefully listen to learn so we understand what you need, and we will put your interests first as we pursue fair compensation and swift justice. We believe in standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. By increasing awareness of nursing home abuse, we hope to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
We take on nursing home abuse claims across the nation involving all types of nursing home abuse and negligence, including, but not limited to:
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Inadequate or negligent medical treatment
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Medication errors (over- or under-medicating)
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Force-feeding
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Physical abuse
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Inattention to requests for care
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Emotional abuse
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Excessive restraint (chemical or physical)
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Inadequate personal hygiene
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Malnutrition
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Failure to supervise patients
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Sexual abuse
Don't Wait to Get Help, Contact Us Today!
If you have noticed signs of potential nursing home injury, abuse, substandard care, or negligence, you may not know who you should talk to or where you should file a complaint.
By calling our offices for a free, confidential consultation, you can learn more about the steps to take at this time in order to protect your loved one’s well-being and to execute your right to compensation. Our phone lines are open day and night for you, and there is no nursing home injury or abuse too small to receive our immediate attention.
If you have noticed these signs, please call our offices at (866) 691-0607 or contact us online. A nursing home injury lawyer will be happy to talk with you about your case.
Nursing Home Abuse FAQs
What are some common types of nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse can take on many forms and may be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. Some common types include malnutrition, physical abuse, excessive restraints, poor hygiene, over-billing, and residents being denied care.
Is there anything I can do to prevent my loved one from being abused or neglected?
In addition to reviewing a facility’s licensing and inspection reports, you can take preventative measures by visiting the nursing home or assisted living facility. Make sure you tour the facility and take the time to talk to the people who will be dealing with your loved one regularly. After your loved one is at the facility, make unannounced visits whenever possible, as this will help you better understand the actual level of care they are receiving. Keep in close communication with your loved one and watch for any emotional changes, injuries, or other signs that may indicate abuse or neglect.
Why does nursing home abuse occur?
Nursing home abuse and neglect may occur because of improper or inadequate training, understaffing, or outright wrongdoing. No matter the cause, it is important to act if you suspect any type of abuse or neglect.
What type of compensation may I be able to receive?
An elderly patient who has suffered as a result of nursing home abuse may be able to receive compensation for medical care, ongoing medical treatment, pain, suffering, damage to personal property, and emotional trauma. By reviewing your case, we can determine its potential value and the type of compensation to which your loved one may be entitled.
