Physical Injuries in Baltimore Nursing Homes

Physical abuse and neglect can cause physical injuries. Aside from outright attacks by staff, other kinds of mistreatment, like neglect, can cause an elderly person to develop ailments or sustain an injury in a fall if someone is not watching over them.

Various types of mistreatment by caregivers can contribute to:

An older person suffering physical injuries caused by nursing home staff may exhibit emotional and behavioral signs of mistreatment, such as acting fearful, depressed, isolated, or agitated. The need for frequent medical treatment is another potential non-visual sign that a patient is suffering physical injuries.

If you notice anything else that doesn’t seem quite right to you, you should take action. Get medical care for your loved one, contact the authorities, and speak to an attorney. If you believe your loved one is in immediate danger, you should contact the authorities immediately.

Get in touch with a nursing home physical injuries lawyer serving Baltimore, (410) 698-1717 for a free case evaluation.

Common Kinds of Nursing Home Abuse We See at Our Practice

Nursing home abuse is when a caregiver causes physical, mental, or emotional harm to a resident. For example, hitting a resident is abusive. Some other examples include:

• Pushing a resident
• Sexual abuse
• Restraining a resident with ties or straps
• Isolating a resident from family, friends, and other residents
• Controlling a resident’s activities
• Threatening a resident

Some kinds of abuse, like threatening, may lead to other kinds of abuse, like types of physical abuse. There are many other kinds of abuse too.

Common Kinds of Nursing Home Neglect We See in Our Practice

Nursing home neglect happens when a caregiver or staff member doesn’t help or protect a resident. Some examples of neglect include:

• Neglecting to maintain a resident’s personal hygiene
• Leaving a resident unattended and unsafe
• Not hiring enough staff, leading to resident neglect
• Making an error in administering medication
• Other kinds of medical malpractice
• Failing to report a resident’s injury or illness

Sometimes, neglect can lead to physical injury or the worsening of an injury. Other times, neglect can lead to a resident’s death.

Compensation for Nursing Home Physical Injuries

Suppose your loved one suffered from any neglect, abuse, or physical injuries in their nursing home. In that case, you could hold the nursing home administration responsible and collect compensation for your loved one. A nursing home physical injuries attorney can help with this.

In your nursing home abuse/neglect case, you could collect the following damages and possibly others:

• Expenses for medical treatments your loved one might need after suffering their injuries
• The costs of short or long-term care your loved one might need
• The costs of any necessary assistive devices
• Costs involved in having to relocate to another facility
• Pain and suffering damages
• Mental anguish
• Wrongful death damages if your loved one passes due to their injuries

Contact Brown & Barron online today to schedule a free case review  with a nursing home physical injuries lawyer serving Baltimore.