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    Lexington, SC Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

    Nursing home abuse is one of the worst experiences residents and their families can go through. While abuse is a crime in most cases, you can also sue for damages in civil court for nursing home abuse.

    Nursing home abuse comes in many forms and can be hard to detect at first. Whether physical, financial, emotional, or other kinds of abuse are being perpetrated, you deserve compensation. If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, there are several signs to look for to confirm your suspicions.

    If you or your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you hold your abuser accountable. For a free case assessment, call Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers today at (803) 451-4000.

    Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse that Occurs in Lexington, SC

    When people hear the word abuse, they tend to think of physical abuse or sexual abuse in the worst case. However, as many people know from experience, abuse can take on a variety of forms. Any type of abuse listed below could occur at a nursing home since residents are older and some might be easier to take advantage of. Our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you or your family member no matter the kind of abuse they suffered.

    Neglect

    Neglect is one of the most common types of nursing home abuse victims suffer in Lexington. Unlike other forms of abuse, neglect occurs when a nursing home or staff fails to act a certain way. Neglect does not need to be intentionally done to cause harm for someone to be liable for neglect. More often than not, a person suffers neglect because the nursing home was careless or inattentive in some way. This can occur when a nursing home is poorly managed, fails to train its staff adequately, or simply does not have the resources to meet its residents’ needs. Common examples of neglect include failing to provide food or water, leaving residents alone for too long, ignoring complaints from residents, failing to give medications, and not properly cleaning a resident or their quarters.

    Physical Abuse

    Physical abuse is the kind most people associate with the word abuse and one that nursing home residents routinely suffer from. Physical abuse occurs when someone is the victim of physical violence, like hitting, choking, or being aggressively pulled around. While the physical abuse could be coming from a nursing home staff member, it is possible that another resident could be the perpetrator. Regardless, no person is allowed to abuse another physically and can be held liable for their actions.

    Financial Abuse

    Unfortunately, financial abuse is not uncommon in Lexington nursing homes. There are those among us that have no issues with taking advantage of the vulnerable residents of a nursing home. Financial abuse can occur in several ways. For instance, a nursing home might erroneously charge residents for products or services they did not receive. In other cases, a nursing home staff member or resident might be pressuring a resident to use their credit cards for them or transfer money to their bank account. Nursing home residents deserve to be protected from financial scams, no matter if they come from outside or are perpetrated from within.

    Emotional Abuse

    Emotional abuse is a more subtle form of cruelty but no less prevalent than other types. In fact, emotional abuse might be the most common type since it can happen so quickly and consistently that victims might not see it as abuse. However, if you have been threatened, humiliated, or harassed, you might be the victim of emotional abuse. It is common for victims to feel confused and hurt after suffering emotional abuse, and many do not act for fear of what might happen if they do.

    Sexual Abuse

    Lastly, a resident can file a lawsuit if they are the victim of sexual abuse at the nursing home. It is sexual abuse when someone initiates any sexual contact without the other person’s consent, including inappropriate touching and fondling. However, physical contact is not necessary for sexual abuse to occur. If a resident is forced to undress or manipulated into other sexually inappropriate behavior, their abuser can be held liable. Our nursing home abuse lawyers can provide the support you need to hold your abuser accountable.

    Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Lexington, SC

    While abusers often try to conceal their crimes, there are usually signs that abuse is occurring if you know what to look out for. If you have noticed changes in your loved one that appear to have no explanation, it could be possible that they are the victims of abuse.

    Mood Swings and Changes in Behavior

    A common sign that a resident is suffering from abuse is a sudden change in their behavior. They might also have mood swings that they were not known for before. This usually manifests as anxiety, anger, or depression, but it could also show if the victim becomes more reserved and less willing to discuss matters.

    Bruising and Other Unexplained Injuries

    If you notice bruises or other injuries when you go to visit your loved one, it might be possible that they are being abused. Bruising is fairly common for the elderly, but there is usually an explanation. Signs of physical abuse, like cuts or scratches, will typically have no reasonable explanation and should not be ignored.

    Financial Changes

    If you notice financial changes that are not in line with your loved one’s character, they might be getting financially exploited. In some cases, a resident might not know they are being financially abused if a staff member or other resident is stealing their property or the nursing home is pocketing funds meant for a loved one. If your loved one asks about changing their will or other financial decisions, you should be wary of financial abuse occurring. Our nursing home abuse attorneys can help you or your loved one investigate your claim if you have noticed signs of abuse.

    Our Lexington, SC Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Can Help

    If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you by determining what steps to take next. Call Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers at (803) 451-4000 for a free evaluation of your case.

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