Representing the Victims of Physical Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Families often place loved ones in nursing homes because they trust those homes to provide a higher level of care than the person could receive at home. So, it is especially devastating when that loved one becomes the victim of physical elder abuse in a North Carolina nursing home.
At Jackson & McGee, LLP, in Charlotte, we handle serious nursing home abuse and neglect cases against nursing homes throughout North Carolina. Our record of success includes favorable settlements for many residents and their families, including obtaining a substantial recovery on behalf of a nursing home resident who was sexually assaulted by her roommate's son.
Types of Physical and Sexual Abuse
In nursing homes, physical abuse occurs when staff are improperly screened before they are hired. Often these staff have a history of violence or are known sexual predators. Overworked and underpaid — or just looking to prey on vulnerable adults — their physical elder abuse takes many forms. It can include hitting, kicking, pinching, beating or burning residents. It can also include other forms of abuse, like inappropriate use of physical or chemical restraints.
Trust your instincts. If something seems wrong, then it probably is. If your loved one seems afraid of nursing home staff or of another resident, or if you do not believe staff's explanations of your loved one's injuries, do not hesitate to take action. Do not assume it was just a fall. It could be abuse.
If you believe that someone you love has become the victim of physical elder abuse, talk to an attorney about your legal options. Contact the North Carolina trial lawyers at Jackson & McGee, LLP, by calling our Charlotte office at 704-246-3295 or toll free at 866-753-6982. You may also complete our online contact form.
