Las Vegas Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing homes are supposed to provide peace of mind to the family members of their residents. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse take place more often than we would like to think. Oftentimes, these acts of cruelty can cause physical damage to the resident and emotional trauma for all parties involved. Moreover, victims of nursing home abuse tend to be too afraid or embarrassed to speak up against their abuser, which can ultimately worsen their situation.

At Brian Boyer’s law firm, our Las Vegas nursing home abuse attorney understands the delicate nature of these types of cases. We are dedicated to providing compassionate service and we are committed to doing what it takes to help victims and their loved ones recover compensation for their losses. We promise to hold the nursing home staff accountable for their unfair actions, and we will award you and your loved ones maximum financial compensation as a result.

Why hire a nursing home abuse attorney?

It can be very difficult to prove that nursing home abuse and/or neglect is happening. This even more so the case for those who suffer from Dementia, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, or any other type of mental health condition, as their accusations are typically taken with a grain of salt.

If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home or nursing care facility, it is in your best interest to contact a Las Vegas nursing home abuse attorney who can adequately investigate the facts of the case and help you understand what your options are. At The Injury Firm Las Vegas, we promise to dig deep on your behalf so at the end of the day, you can have peace of mind knowing your case is being handled by the best law firm in town.

Benefits of hiring our law firm:

• Access to an investigative team who can help uncover unfair and unjust practices at nursing home facilities.
• Experts who understand the warning signs to look out for in elder abuse claims.
• Compassionate and aggressive representation by lawyers who aren’t afraid to put up a fight.

Our attorney promises to build a fail proof case against the nursing home to prove negligence and neglect, and he has no problem taking your case to trial if they fail to play nice.

Different types of nursing home abuse

Nursing home neglect occurs every day. Unfortunately, many fail to understand or recognize the types of nursing home abuse that is happening to them and their loved ones. If you or your loved one have experience any of the below scenarios, please contact our law firm immediately:

Different types of nursing home abuse include:

• Physical Abuse: Physical elder abuse involves any type of physical force that inflicts pain on a victim.
• Emotional Abuse: Emotional elder abuse can include verbal assault, threats, hate speech, or anything else that would be deemed psychologically damaging to a person.
• Sexual Abuse: Sexual elder abuse involves any unwanted and uninvited touching and/or groping, including sexual assault, molestation, and rape.
• Negligence: Nursing home negligence happens when a care staff member fails to engage in proper care for patient. This can include abandonment and/or failing to provide food and water, clothing, medication, and basic hygiene safety.
• Financial Abuse: Otherwise referred to as exploitation, this is centered around the inappropriate or unauthorized use of a nursing home resident’s assets or property. Common instances of financial abuse include coercing a resident into signing away their property and assets and stealing a residents property.

As reported by the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), out of all reported claims in 2013, the breakdown of each is as follows:

• Physical abuse: 27.4%
• Psychological abuse: 19.4%
• Gross neglect: 15.3%
• Sexual abuse: 7.9%
• Financial exploitation: 7.9%

How to identify elder abuse and neglect

As the aging process can bring about physical and emotional changes in person, it is not at all uncommon for an elderly persons family members to dismiss odd behavior. This can be even more so true if the elderly person suffers from a mental disorder. That said, it is important to keep an open line of communication with your loved one to discover whether or not mistreatment is taking place. If you notice any of the below changes to your loved one, they could be suffering from neglect and abuse.

Common red flags from your loved one:

• A drastic change in attitude and behavior
• Appearing more agitated and combative than normal.
• Refusing contact with visitors
• Maintaining an aloof lifestyle
• Failing to eat and drink
• Failing to clean up after themselves
• Unexplained injuries, such as bruising, cuts, scarring, pressure ulcers / bedsores, and fractures
• Not wanting to be left alone with staff
• Acting on edge.

Common red flags from the nursing home:

• They refuse to allow alone time with your loved one
• They do not return your phone calls and emails
• They avoid contact with you altogether.

If you witness any of the above red flags, contact our law firm immediately for a free consultation.

Preventing a negative nursing home experience

If your loved one is under the direct supervision and care of a nursing home, there are a few things you can do to ensure they are properly taken care of:

• Visit them often and at varying times of day so the staff cannot pinpoint when you will be in next
• Take note of how the staff interacts with you and your loved one at the time of visit
• Take note of how the staff interacts with other residents at the time of visit
• Pay attention to changes in your loved one’s behavior.

If you feel that something may be awry with the treatment of a resident, contact our nursing home abuse attorney immediately at 702-514-1414.

Contact Brian Boyer Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Las Vegas today

If you or a loved one are experiencing elder abuse in a nursing home or care facility, it is important that you understand your rights. Our lawyer provides compassionate and aggressive legal representation, and you pay nothing out of pocket until we win. Please contact us day or night for a free consultation or use our online contact form and we will call you as soon as possible.

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