Abuse By Another Resident
Arbutus Abuse by Nursing Home Residents Attorney
Nursing home residents are vulnerable and have an increased risk for abuse, which can come from more than one source. Sometimes, there is abuse from other nursing home residents.
You may be able to recover compensation for your loved one if they experienced abuse by another nursing home resident. An Arbutus attorney from Brown & Barron with experience in abuse by nursing home residents is ready to help you with your case.
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Our legal team is ready to help you with your case involving abuse by a nursing home resident. We will carefully review your case and help you through the entire legal process from start to finish. We will fight for the compensation that your loved one deserves.
Get in touch with a abuse by nursing home residents lawyer serving Arbutus, (410) 698-1717 for a free case evaluation.
What Types of Abuse Can Occur in Nursing Homes?
Abuse can take on many forms, and sometimes, more than one type of abuse can happen simultaneously. Other times, neglect occurs when care team members fail to meet a resident’s needs.
Common types of abuse include the following:
- Physical, which includes physical pain and injury
- Sexual, which can consist of harrassment, forced viewing, or participation in sexual acts
- Emotional and psychological, which may involve the use of hurtful words and frequent insults
- Financial abuse, which can include the abuser stealing or using funds inappropriately
Signs Indicating Abuse
Sometimes, it can be challenging to spot abuse. Signs of abuse will depend on the person, as well as the severity and type of abuse. When it comes to changes in behavior and actions, it’s essential to compare them to your loved one’s baseline and typical demeanor. Signs of abuse can include the following:
- Wounds or other injuries, such as broken bones, bruises, burns, or scratches
- Bleeding or wounds in the genital area or bruises around the breasts
- Newly developed sexually transmitted diseases
- Sudden changes in behavior, such as becoming more withdrawn or fearful around certain people.
- Being agitated more than normal
- Your loved one reporting abuse that occurred
If another resident abuses your loved one, your loved one may become particularly agitated or fearful around the abuser. Taking note of any signs of abuse can help you take the right interventions to stop it. Listen to any reports your loved one gives you and take prompt action to support their safety and well-being.
What Can I Do if Another Nursing Home Resident Abuses My Loved One?
Remember, you must prioritize the safety and well-being of your loved one. If you suspect your loved one is in immediate danger, call the police so that your loved one can get to a safe location.
Other times, it may be sufficient to report the abuse to the nursing home staff and work with them to ensure it doesn’t happen again. You may also contact your state’s adult protective services or Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Seeking help from one of our Arbutus abuse by nursing home residents attorneys can help you take legal action to pursue compensation if a serious injury or death was the result of the abuse from the other resident. Getting this help early on can ensure you avoid any deadlines for filing your claim.
Compensation in a Baltimore County Nursing Home Abuse Case
Depending on the situation, you may be able to seek compensation from more than one responsible party and for more than one reason. For example, you may be able to act against the nursing home for failing to report or put a stop to the abuse.
Or you may be able to act against the fellow nursing home resident that caused the abuse. You may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses related to abuse from another resident. For example, suppose your loved one had to spend time in the hospital because of abuse-related injuries. In that case, they may be able to get compensation to cover these costs.
They may also be able to recover compensation for their trauma, such as the emotional and mental toll and the pain and suffering they experienced.
Contact Brown & Barron online today to schedule a free case review with a with a abuse by nursing home residents lawyer serving Arbutus.
How Can Your Firm Help with My Arbutus Case?
Our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys specialize in cases involving abuse in the nursing home setting. When you consult with our legal team, we will carefully review what happened in you or your loved one’s specific situation.
We can help you determine the factors that contributed to the abuse and who was responsible for the abuse. We can then go over what legal options are available to you. You can choose how you want to handle the case moving forward based on these options.
If you decide to pursue compensation, we will help you with the appropriate paperwork, walk you through the process, and answer any questions you or your loved one has along the way.
How Much Does Hiring Your Attorneys Cost?
If your loved one experienced abuse, legal fees are the last thing you want to worry about. The team at Brown & Barron operates on a contingency-fee basis, meaning that we will only charge you for our services and expenses if we help you get compensation.
Overall, the structure allows us to give you the legal help you need up front to make an informed decision about your case. You have the freedom to explore your legal options.
Contact us today to get started with your free consultation.
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