Nov 1, 2011 12:10 AM
Nursing Home Abuse And Signs and symptoms of Neglect
Physical Abuse at South Carolina 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 behavior.
A staff member does not have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the actual physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it take place without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Signs and symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Elder care patients suffering from the physical abuse of their caregivers commonly exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained breaks as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s temper or anger
-be nervous 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
-show signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, excessive sleep, unexpected fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
-beprevented from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
Mental Abuse at a Assisted Living Facility
may include: participating in any act of intimidating behavior that creates fear, humiliation, deterioration, agitation, confusion, or any other varieties of severe psychological distress.
Warning signs of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, uneasiness, anxiety
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an unexpected decline of emotional well being
-signs of anxiousness, distrust or fear towards their caregiver,
-signs and symptoms of extreme shock such as the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits can be challenging to establish as a result of a common tendency among insurance adjusters, physicians 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 as well as a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
The Strom Law Firm’s comprehensive analysis and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, provide the background required to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured elders.
If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the care of a residential care facility, contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder care lawyers right now to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate way to proceed. We provide flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million seniors are abused, neglected or even taken advantage of each year. However, most seniors are scared to report their encounters and for that reason, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let’s put an end to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Signs of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate nursing home residents about their rights.
The information you obtain on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to talk to an lawyer for guidance relating to your individual case. 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://southcarolinanursinghomeabuselawyers71.onsugar.com/Nursing-Home-Abuse-Signs-Neglect-20187394
http://myitthings.com/mari4nobuck23/Post/General/it_thing/Elderly_Care_Abuse_And_Signs_of_Neglect/8710282011024693051.htm
http://stromlawcriminalattorneys.com
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 behavior.
A staff member does not have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the actual physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it take place without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Signs and symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Elder care patients suffering from the physical abuse of their caregivers commonly exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained breaks as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver’s temper or anger
-be nervous 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
-show signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess, excessive sleep, unexpected fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
-beprevented from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
Mental Abuse at a Assisted Living Facility
may include: participating in any act of intimidating behavior that creates fear, humiliation, deterioration, agitation, confusion, or any other varieties of severe psychological distress.
Warning signs of Abuse:
-mysterious changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, uneasiness, anxiety
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an unexpected decline of emotional well being
-signs of anxiousness, distrust or fear towards their caregiver,
-signs and symptoms of extreme shock such as the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits can be challenging to establish as a result of a common tendency among insurance adjusters, physicians 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 as well as a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect case.
The Strom Law Firm’s comprehensive analysis and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, provide the background required to convince both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured elders.
If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the care of a residential care facility, contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder care lawyers right now to obtain a no cost consultation to discuss the most appropriate way to proceed. We provide flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million seniors are abused, neglected or even taken advantage of each year. However, most seniors are scared to report their encounters and for that reason, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let’s put an end to elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Signs of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate nursing home residents about their rights.
The information you obtain on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You need to talk to an lawyer for guidance relating to your individual case. 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://southcarolinanursinghomeabuselawyers71.onsugar.com/Nursing-Home-Abuse-Signs-Neglect-20187394
http://myitthings.com/mari4nobuck23/Post/General/it_thing/Elderly_Care_Abuse_And_Signs_of_Neglect/8710282011024693051.htm
http://stromlawcriminalattorneys.com
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