Oct 31, 2011 4:39 AM
Elderly Care Abuse And Warning signs of Neglect
Physical Abuse at SC Nursing Homes
Under South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging a patient or even confining a patient to control his or her actions.
A counselor doesn't have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it happen without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Warning signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Home patients experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers may exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained fractures as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-personal injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s poor temperament or anger
-be anxious or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the home or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-displays signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints including incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, sudden fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
-beprohibited from receiving medical treatment or be restricted from seeing visitors
Psychological Abuse at a Assisted Living Facility
may include: participating in any act of intimidating behavior which induces fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other forms of severe psychological stress.
Signs and symptoms of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, uneasiness, nervousness
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an abrupt decline of psychological well being
-signs of nervousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
-signs and symptoms of extreme shock including the existence of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be challenging to establish due to a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, physicians and others, to discount an elderly person’s personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life that results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
For all of these reasons, it is both an honor and a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.
The Strom Law Firm’s thorough investigation and effective presentation of the losses sustained by an elderly client, supply the background required to persuade both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.
If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the treatment of a nursing home, contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder care lawyers right now to obtain a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate plan of action. We offer flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or exploited each and every year. However, most senior citizens are scared 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 an end to nursing home 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 site is not, nor is it meant to be, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Site:
http://www.ziki.com/en/willis-orr-34+454936/post/Nursing-Home-Ab+13143366
http://southcarolinanursinghomeabuselawyers12.onsugar.com/Nursing-Home-Abuse-Signs-Neglect-20209657
http://southcarolinanursinghomeabuseattorney54.blog.com/2011/10/31/elderly-care-abuse-and-warning-signs-of-neglect/
Under South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging a patient or even confining a patient to control his or her actions.
A counselor doesn't have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it happen without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Warning signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Home patients experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers may exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained fractures as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-personal injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s poor temperament or anger
-be anxious or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the home or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-displays signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints including incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, sudden fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
-beprohibited from receiving medical treatment or be restricted from seeing visitors
Psychological Abuse at a Assisted Living Facility
may include: participating in any act of intimidating behavior which induces fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other forms of severe psychological stress.
Signs and symptoms of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, uneasiness, nervousness
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an abrupt decline of psychological well being
-signs of nervousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
-signs and symptoms of extreme shock including the existence of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be challenging to establish due to a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, physicians and others, to discount an elderly person’s personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life that results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
For all of these reasons, it is both an honor and a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.
The Strom Law Firm’s thorough investigation and effective presentation of the losses sustained by an elderly client, supply the background required to persuade both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.
If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the treatment of a nursing home, contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder care lawyers right now to obtain a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate plan of action. We offer flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million elderly people are abused, neglected or exploited each and every year. However, most senior citizens are scared 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 an end to nursing home 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 site is not, nor is it meant to be, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for advice concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Site:
http://www.ziki.com/en/willis-orr-34+454936/post/Nursing-Home-Ab+13143366
http://southcarolinanursinghomeabuselawyers12.onsugar.com/Nursing-Home-Abuse-Signs-Neglect-20209657
http://southcarolinanursinghomeabuseattorney54.blog.com/2011/10/31/elderly-care-abuse-and-warning-signs-of-neglect/
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