Elderly Care Abuse And Signs of Neglect
Under South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging a patientor even confining a resident to control his or her actions.
A staff memberdoes not have to inflict abuse to be held responsible for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she permits it occurwithout doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Signs ofElder Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Homeresidentssuffering from the physical abuse of their caregiversmay exhibit:
bruises, welts, burns
unexplained breaksand other physical injuries
repeated accidents
personal injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
refer to their caregiver’s poor temperament or anger
be nervous or quiet around their caregiver
run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility
have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints including incoherence, grogginess, too much sleep, sudden fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
beprevented from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing guests
Mental Abuse at an Assisted Living Facility
may include: engaging in any act of intimidating behavior that triggers fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other types ofsevereemotionaldistress.
Signs and symptoms of Abuse:
mysterious changes in conduct
withdrawal from family and friends
fear, trouble sleeping, panic
unexplained weight gain or loss
unexpected loss of interest in living
an abrupt decline of emotionalhealth
signs of anxiety, distrust or fear toward their caregiver,
signs of severe shock such as thedevelopment of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
solitude
Elderly care abuse and neglect lawsuitscan be challenging to establish because of a widespread tendency among insurance adjusters, medical doctors and others, to discount an elderly person’s personal injuries and to ignore the diminished lifestylewhich 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 the elderly in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.
The Strom Law Firm’s comprehensiveinvestigation and effective presentation of the losses sustained by an elderly client, provide the background required topersuade both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.
If your loved one has been injured while under the care of a nursing home, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder careattorneystodayto obtain ano cost consultation to discuss the most appropriateplan of action. 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 taken advantage ofeach year. However, most elderly peopleare afraid to report their encounters 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 elder care abuse, neglect and exploitation. Signs of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate elder careresidents about their rights.
Createdin 1996 by former U.S. Attorney and immediate past president of the South CarolinaTrial Lawyers Association, Pete Strom, our practice has grownfrom itsoriginal focus on representing individualsand businesses in South Carolinato afirm that now represents clientsin complex civil and criminal cases throughout the Southeastern U.S. and across the country.
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