Choosing to put a loved one in a nursing home is a big decision, especially when they require in-depth care. You put your trust in the facility and its staff to treat your family member with compassion and to keep them safe. Unfortunately, far too often, nursing home residents are abused, neglected, or taken advantage of. If you suspect your loved one is in danger at their care home, contact Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC right away. Elder abuse is unacceptable, and our Seattle, WA nursing home abuse lawyer will help you hold the negligent parties accountable and financially responsible for their actions.
It can be challenging to recognize nursing home abuse, particularly if your family member is very sick or dealing with cognitive decline. They may not be able to vocalize what is happening to them or may be confused and not realize that mistreatment is not normal.
Obvious signs are bruises, bed sores, or frequent falls. These symptoms point to physical abuse and neglect. However, there are many more subtle forms of abuse that are often overlooked. If you notice your loved one has an unexplained change in behavior or attitude, appears fearful or anxious, and is acting depressed or despondent, it’s time to investigate. As soon as you suspect abuse, it is important to report it to the state board and consult our Seattle nursing home abuse lawyer.
Early intervention is key in not just protecting your loved one, but also safeguarding the well-being of all residents at that facility. It is unusual for just one patient to be abused, so it is more than likely that other people are experiencing the same mistreatment as your family member. When abuse is reported, a formal investigation is launched that could lead to necessary staff dismissals, fines, and, in severe cases, the facility may be shut down altogether.
Once your loved one is safe, our goal is to pursue damages. If the victim requires medical treatment to recover from the abuse, our attorney will calculate these fees. However, we also consider the cost of moving and reacclimating to another nursing home, as well as the mental and emotional impact of their suffering.
Nursing home abuse also covers financial abuse. In these situations, residents are manipulated or forced to give money. Monitoring your family member’s bank accounts and credit cards will safeguard them from scams, as you will spot any unusual transactions before they become a pattern.
The most challenging part of most nursing home abuse cases is that the victim is unable to testify to how they were treated. As a result, our personal injury attorney has to rely on physical evidence and expert evaluations to build your case. We will also interview the staff in an effort to find witnesses or a potential whistleblower who could testify to what was really going on behind closed doors.
Revisiting experiences of abuse is traumatic, and we approach every case with compassion and empathy. Our lawyer will keep you informed of every step of the legal process and take on all of the paperwork, investigation, and communications to make filing a claim as stress-free as possible for you and your family.
Our team has handled numerous personal injury cases, including a $1.9 million settlement award for a nursing home sex abuse claim. If the care home wants a fight, we will give them one. Get peace of mind by partnering with our legal team, who:
Brings decades of personal injury law experience to every case
Has a track record of securing multi-million dollar compensation
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Are nationally recognized for our client advocacy work and unwavering pursuit of justice.
At Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC, we understand what you and your family are going through. Our personalized approach to law means that your voice will be heard and your rights protected. To learn what your options are to collect compensation from an abusive care home, schedule a free consultation with our Seattle nursing home abuse lawyer. All of our conversations are confidential, and there is no obligation to continue your case after our meeting. Let us explain your legal options and help you move forward from this tragic situation.
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