Nationwide Nursing Home & Abuse Lawyers
Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. As much as you want them to stay by your side forever, oftentimes, professional care is the best option for their well-being.
The best you can do is entrust them to a facility where they’ll receive the care, respect, and dignity they deserve. But what if they don’t? Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect happen more often than we’d like to believe, leaving families feeling helpless, angry, and desperate for answers.
If you suspect your loved one has suffered mistreatment, our nursing home abuse lawyer can help you take action, hold negligent facilities accountable, and seek the justice your family deserves.
Nursing home abuse happens when nursing home staff, administrators, or other residents harm or neglect a nursing home resident, whether intentionally or due to recklessness.
Abuse can take many forms, including physical harm, emotional trauma, financial exploitation, or medical neglect.
Understanding the types of nursing home abuse is the first step in protecting your loved one from harm.
Physical elder abuse involves any forceful action that results in bruises, broken bones, burns, or other injuries. Some warning signs include:
Emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical harm. It happens when a caregiver or staff member threatens, belittles, humiliates, or isolates a resident. Look for red flags such as:
Neglect in nursing homes occurs when caregivers fail to provide proper care, leading to serious health risks. This might include:
Financial abuse happens when caregivers, nursing home staff, or even other residents steal or manipulate a resident into giving away their assets. Signs of financial exploitation include:
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is deeply disturbing and must be taken seriously. Warning signs include:
Family members are often the first to notice that something isn’t right. If your loved one seems withdrawn, fearful, or physically unwell, don’t ignore it. Some of the most common indicators of nursing home abuse include:
If you notice any of these common signs, trust your instincts and take immediate action.
If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse, don’t wait. Here’s what you should do:
Document everything—photos of injuries, medical records, and statements from other residents or staff. Keep track of any unusual financial transactions or behavioral changes.
Notify the nursing home administrator and file a complaint with your state’s Adult Protective Services (APS). They will investigate and take appropriate action.
If your loved one has suffered physical injuries or medical neglect, ensure they receive immediate medical attention. Review their medical records for signs of mistreatment.
A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and ensure your loved one gets the protection and compensation they deserve.
A nursing home abuse attorney plays a vital role in protecting your loved one’s rights and ensuring that negligent facilities face consequences. Our legal team at the Nursing Home Firm can:
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win your case.
If your loved one has been harmed due to nursing home negligence, they may be entitled to compensation for:
By holding nursing homes accountable, we can help prevent further abuse and ensure victims receive the care they deserve.
No one should have to worry about whether their loved one is safe in a nursing home. If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, don’t wait to take action. Our nursing home abuse attorneys at the Higgins Firm are ready to fight for justice.
We know how difficult this situation is, and we’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to protect your loved one and hold negligent facilities accountable.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Your family deserves justice.
Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.