Emotional abuse is a significant issue facing residents in nursing homes across the nation. With the COVID-19 pandemic placing even stricter rules on visitation, there is cause for greater concern regarding this issue.
If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from emotional abuse, get the help of a Miami emotional abuse lawyer today. Your family may be eligible for compensation.
Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 842-6336 for a free case evaluation. We dedicate ourselves to every client’s needs and want to make sure that your family member is not hurt any further. Where there is emotional abuse, there are likely other types of abuse as well. Additionally, by taking legal action, you may also help other residents who are too scared to come forward.
Do not hesitate to contact us. We also work on a contingency-fee-basis, so you do not pay until we win your settlement.
Understanding Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emotional abuse is the “verbal or nonverbal behaviors that inflict anguish, mental pain, fear, or distress on an older adult.”
Emotional abuse can include:
- Threats
- Scapegoating
- Purposeful isolation
- Psychological abuse
- Humiliation
- Intimidation
- Ridicule
- Terrorizing
- Ignoring
Signs of emotional abuse in the elderly can include:
- Anxiety
- Withdrawn attitude
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Attempts to take their own life
- An interruption of their socialization
- Sudden insomnia
- Instances of them hurting themselves
- Less verbal contact
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents have to self-isolate and see fewer visitors and staff in an already chronically understaffed environment, according to PBS reporting. If you notice your family member does not call as often, seems scared, and talks about death or hurting themselves, contact your Florida ombudsman to have them investigate. Additionally, a lawyer can advocate for you in the event you decide to file a lawsuit.
How a Miami Emotional Abuse Lawyer Can Assist You
When facing the abuser of a family member, it is never easy. Dealing with the legal steps of such circumstances can create further stress, but we are here to help. Enlisting a lawyer can help with the process of bringing justice to a negligent facility and its staff. Such a decision can relieve you of some burdens. We want to ensure your loved one does not suffer further.
When these situations happen, comprehending the value of losses can also be confusing. Figuring out what fits into the legal format for financial awards and how they apply to your case can be a challenge all its own. We realize this and want to make sure that you are getting what you deserve.
Defense teams will try to negotiate you to the lowest terms possible. Do not let low numbers and confusing legal jargon fool you. We are here to maneuver you through to the fairest settlement available.
Contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today for a free consultation. We know times like these can be a financial burden. This is why we do not take any payment until we win your case.
For a free legal consultation with a Emotional Abuse Lawyer serving Miami, call (800) 842-6336
Bringing Justice for Your Family Member and Others
When you file a lawsuit against a facility for any kind of abuse, you may be extending the favor of justice to other victims in that nursing home. You need to make sure you follow timelines for filing. There is a two-year time limit for filing personal injury cases in assisted care communities, per Florida Statutes §429.296.
Your attorney can help make sure the negligent party is held responsible. Your lawyer can also help with negotiating the value of your case. When you are estimating your compensation, you may want to get the assistance of insurance and medical professionals. Emotional abuse can be a battle, and it may take a professional to figure out what those losses are worth.
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Potentially Recoverable Awards in Your Emotional Abuse Case
You may be eligible for economic and non-economic losses. These cover the full spectrum and may include:
- Mental and emotional stress
- Financial losses
- Medical expenses
- Psychological therapy
- Costs for relocation
- Pain and suffering
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Ways to Be Proactive Toward Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), there are ways that you can work to prevent these behaviors from happening again, such as checking in often and working to gather a team to advocate for their rights.
Other ways to help prevent abuse in the future is:
- Listen to your loved one’s (and the nurses’) concerns
- Always report abuse or suspected abuse
- Understand the signs
- Check in as often as you can
- Build a relationship with their caretakers and ombudsman
- Pay attention to your loved one’s needs
- Increase awareness through group communication
- Attend counseling
- Get an attorney
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Contact Our Legal Team Today to Get Started
Our Miami emotional abuse lawyers want to work with you to help fight nursing home abuse. With COVID-19 pushing nursing homes further into solitude, it is more important than ever that we are taking steps to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 842-6336 and let us work together to bring these nursing homes to justice. Do not hesitate to call; no case is too tough. We offer free consultations and do not take any payment until we win.
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