Annapolis Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Attorney

Nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse, so understanding the risk is essential. That’s because residents often must rely on others for some help with eating, walking, toileting, bathing, or other activities of daily living.

Their needs and dependence can increase the risk of sexual abuse. For example, some nursing home residents have cognitive decline or impairment, putting them at increased risk because they might be unable to understand, remember, or explain the abuse effectively. In addition, they may fear people won’t believe them because of their cognitive impairment. 

Another risk factor is social isolation. Nursing home residents with little social interaction might crave the attention that an abuser could exploit. So, recognizing that your loved one may be at risk for sexual abuse can help you watch for signs of it.

Signs of Sexual Abuse

Signs of sexual abuse will be slightly different for each person. It’s important to be on the lookout for the following signs, which can help you report abuse and get your loved one help:

• Bruises or injuries in the genital area
• Difficulty sitting or walking due to genital area injuries
• Acting anxious or nervous around specific staff members
• Torn clothing
• Newly acquired sexually transmitted diseases

How Can a Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Attorney Help Me?

Sometimes, sexual abuse cases result in criminal investigations and charges. For example, a nursing home worker might face fines or jail time following a conviction. However, you and your loved one also have the option to pursue compensation in civil court. 

Our firm’s nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers understand the laws and regulations that will apply to your case. When you consult with Brown & Barron, we will carefully go over what happened in your or your loved one’s situation. Then, based on the evidence, we will work to determine who is responsible for the abuse and the legal options you have available to you. 

Can I Afford a Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Lawyer?

The legal team at Brown & Barron uses a contingency fee structure. So, we will only charge you for our services if we help you recover compensation. If you recover compensation, we take a percentage of the amount you recover to cover your legal fees and expenses. When you consult with our firm, we can discuss how our fee structure works and answer any questions you might have. 

Compensation in Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Cases

The exact amount you could recover in compensation will depend on your or your loved one’s unique situation. Similar to other personal injury cases, you may be able to receive compensation for damages like medical bills related to treatment after the abuse. In addition, you or your loved one may also recover compensation for emotional and psychological damages, such as pain and suffering that occurred because of the abuse. 

Once we can review the facts of your case more thoroughly, we can give you a general estimate of how much you may be able to receive in compensation. 

Get a Free Consultation Today

Our team at Brown & Barron is ready to help you get the justice and compensation your family deserves after a loved one suffered sexual abuse at their nursing home. 

You do not have to handle the immense fallout on your own. Instead, we will fight for you and keep you updated every step of the way. So, you can contact us today to schedule your free consultation.