Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Cleveland, OH

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Abuse of nursing home patients is always intentional. But despite what you may think, it is not always physical. Your elderly loved one can be severely harmed without a nursing home staff member ever laying a finger on them. Psychological abuse can have long-lasting effects, and financial abuse can risk your loved one’s future medical care.

There are many types of elder abuse, including:

• Physical abuse may include hitting, slapping, flicking, pushing, kicking, biting, physical restraining, and chemically restraining.
• Emotional/psychological abuse can entail name-calling, shaming, humiliating, demeaning, blaming, scapegoating, gaslighting, threatening, ridiculing, ignoring, and isolating the senior.
• Sexual abuse encompasses harassment, non-consensual touching, non-consensual sexual intercourse, and sexual conduct with a senior who is incompetent or unable to consent for another reason.
• Financial abuse may involve theft, schemes, manipulation, and embezzlement.

If you believe your loved one is suffering from any type of physical, sexual, psychological, or financial abuse, do not hesitate to reach out for help.

Our Cleveland nursing home abuse lawyers are here for you and your family. We are highly experienced in helping seniors obtain the medical and daily care they need and in holding care facilities responsible for their conduct.

Nursing Home Neglect in Cleveland

While nursing home abuse is intentional, neglect may not be. Nursing homes are often understaffed, which can lead to negligent care. Also, many staff members are under-qualified and under-trained.

All of these factors, in addition to staff members’ careless attitudes, can lead your loved one to suffer from inadequate medical and hygienic care as well as an unsanitary and dangerous environment.

Neglect often results in dirty conditions and poor hygiene. Your loved one may not bathe enough or receive help brushing teeth. Their clothing and bedding may not be changed often enough or immediately after it is soiled. This can have a significant physical and psychological impact on your loved one. They may get bed sores, skin rashes, and urinary tract infections. This can greatly impact their quality of life.

Nursing home neglect also may lead to malnutrition and dehydration. It is common for seniors to not receive enough water and liquids throughout the day and may not have access to water themselves. They may not receive proper meals throughout the day, or these meals may not meet their dietary needs.

Contact our nursing home negligence attorneys to discuss your options if you believe your loved one’s health is suffering because of neglect.

What Are Nursing Home Victims Entitled To?

Some damages you may be entitled to are your:

• Medical expenses (current & future)
• Lost income & Finacial losses
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium (the negative effect your injuries had on your relationship)
• Wrongful Death
• Punative Damages

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Our Nursing Home Lawyers Will

• Investigate and find those at fault for the nursing home neglect.
• Interview witnesses, medical professionals, and experts.
• Communicate with the insurer, clarify liability, and pursue max compensation.
• Determine full and fair value for what you endured.
• Keep you informed and involved. KNR is available by phone, text, email, or Zoom.
• Protect your rights and, if necessary, take your case to court.
• Never charge you upfront. If there’s no recovery, there’s no cost.