Oct 31, 2011 12:46 AM
Nursing Home Abuse And Signs of Neglect
Physical Abuse at SC Assisted Living Facilities
Under SC law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, dragging a patient or confining a patient to control his or her actions.
A staff member doesn't need to inflict abuse to be held responsible for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it occur without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Home residents experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers commonly exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained fractures as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s poor temperament or anger
-be nervous or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, unexpected fear, restlessness, or anxiety
-beprohibited from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
Mental Abuse at a Nursing Home
may include: engaging in any act of frightening behavior that causes fear, humiliation, deterioration, agitation, confusion, or any other forms of severe psychological distress.
Signs of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, restlessness, anxiety
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an abrupt decline of emotional well being
-signs of anxiousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
-signs or symptoms of severe shock such as the growth and development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-remoteness
Elderly care abuse and neglect lawsuits can be challenging to establish as a result of a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, doctors and others, to discount an elderly person’s injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life which results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
For all of these reasons, it really is both an honor and a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
The Strom Law Firm’s thorough investigation and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, supply the background necessary to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured senior citizens.
If your loved one has been injured while under the treatment of a nursing home, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC nursing home attorneys today to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate course of action. We provide flexible appointment times and will aggressively fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or exploited each year. However, most elderly people are afraid to report their experiences and therefore, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these types of cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let’s put a stop to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Suspicions of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate nursing home patients about their rights.
The information you obtain on this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to talk to an lawyer for advice relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Other Links:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424&plckPostId=Blog%3a717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424Post%3a90a53bbe-c2bf-44b8-8e4b-1af62eb7b7b1&plckBlogItemsPerPage=5
http://www.dailystrength.org/people/963972/journal
http://stromlawnursinghomeabuse.com/
Under SC law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, dragging a patient or confining a patient to control his or her actions.
A staff member doesn't need to inflict abuse to be held responsible for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it occur without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Home residents experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers commonly exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained fractures as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s poor temperament or anger
-be nervous or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, unexpected fear, restlessness, or anxiety
-beprohibited from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
Mental Abuse at a Nursing Home
may include: engaging in any act of frightening behavior that causes fear, humiliation, deterioration, agitation, confusion, or any other forms of severe psychological distress.
Signs of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, restlessness, anxiety
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an abrupt decline of emotional well being
-signs of anxiousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
-signs or symptoms of severe shock such as the growth and development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-remoteness
Elderly care abuse and neglect lawsuits can be challenging to establish as a result of a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, doctors and others, to discount an elderly person’s injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life which results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
For all of these reasons, it really is both an honor and a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
The Strom Law Firm’s thorough investigation and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, supply the background necessary to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured senior citizens.
If your loved one has been injured while under the treatment of a nursing home, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC nursing home attorneys today to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate course of action. We provide flexible appointment times and will aggressively fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or exploited each year. However, most elderly people are afraid to report their experiences and therefore, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these types of cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let’s put a stop to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Suspicions of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate nursing home patients about their rights.
The information you obtain on this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to talk to an lawyer for advice relating to your individual case. This article is not intended to and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Other Links:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424&plckPostId=Blog%3a717d3e4ff1bc467298aaeb0768ea0424Post%3a90a53bbe-c2bf-44b8-8e4b-1af62eb7b7b1&plckBlogItemsPerPage=5
http://www.dailystrength.org/people/963972/journal
http://stromlawnursinghomeabuse.com/
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