In our experience, when family members suspect possible nursing home abuse or neglect, they are often correct. As Oprah Winfrey said, “Trust your instincts. Intuition doesn’t lie.”
A Savannah odd actions on the part of the staff lawyer can help you and your loved one report wrongdoing and seek compensation for any injuries they suffered. Nursing home abuse and neglect violate both criminal and civil law, and it is important that you understand your legal rights.
Please call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm to learn more about potential compensation for injuries suffered due to nursing home abuse and neglect. Call us for a free case review with a member of our firm.
What We Mean by “Odd Actions”
Unscrupulous caregivers do not advertise the fact that they commit physical, sexual, financial, or emotional abuse. These bad actors count on their victims being too frail, ill, and frightened to stop them.
That is why concerned family members like you must remain alert for certain indicators of potential injury to your spouse or parent.
Here are some of the more common “odd actions” that may be a red flag:
- You see a staff member going through your loved one’s personal items or spending an excessive amount of time alone in your loved one’s room.
- A staff member has expensive new clothes or jewelry that were allegedly gifts from your loved one.
- A staff member cannot explain cuts, bruises, and other marks on your loved one.
Please do not wait to speak to a lawyer if your spouse or parent is in immediate, life-threatening danger. Call 911. Once your loved one is safe, you can contact a nursing home abuse lawyer to hold negligent staff accountable.
We Can Help in all Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases
It is an unsettling fact that some nursing homes fail to care for their residents properly. Almost one-third of all nursing homes in America received citations for violations of federal standards that could endanger residents, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA).
The NCEA found that over 50 percent of nursing home staff admitted to mistreating residents. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm handles many types of nursing home abuse cases. We understand Georgia’s liability and negligence laws to protect the rights of you and your loved one.
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is the deliberate act of bodily injury, including:
- Hitting
- Punching
- Restraining
- Slapping or shoving
- Throwing objects at individual
Financial Abuse
Financial abuse is any type of theft, fraud, or exploitation for monetary gain, including:
- Stealing money, personal items, and jewelry
- Forging checks
- Using credit or debit cards without authorization
- Coercing an individual to name the caregiver in their will
Sexual Abuse
Acts of sexual abuse include:
- Unwanted, non-consensual sexual acts of any kind.
- Taking pictures of residents undressing or naked without their permission or knowledge.
- Forcing an individual to watch pornography or sexual acts.
Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse takes many forms but is defined as any kind of intentional emotional distress. Emotional abuse may be verbal, nonverbal, or both. Examples of emotional abuse include:
- Shouting or screaming
- Using curse words or racial slurs
- Acting or inferring harassment or violence
Neglect
Neglect is the deliberate act of refusing to provide care to residents, including:
- Withholding food, water, or medication.
- Ignoring calls for assistance in walking or transitioning.
- Allowing residents to remain for hours in filthy undergarments or bedding.
Any type of nursing home abuse or neglect can result in odd actions on the part of the staff who want to cover up their shameful and criminal behavior. A lawyer with Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can investigate and pursue compensation for you and your loved one. Call for a free consultation with a team member.
For a free legal consultation with a Savannah Odd Actions on the Part of the Staff Lawyer serving Savannah, call (800) 794-0444
What a Savannah Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Can Do for You
Any nursing home that is unaware or allows abuse or neglect must be held accountable. A Savannah odd actions on the part of the staff lawyer can review the circumstances and injuries and valuate damages to help you recover compensation and justice.
You and your loved one have the right to seek compensation from all liable parties if certain conditions about your case are met, including:
- The nursing home and staff owed your loved one a duty of care to provide a safe, clean environment without violence, neglect, or abuse.
- The nursing home breached this duty of care, either through intentional act, carelessness, or omission.
- This breach of duty caused your loved one to suffer physical or emotional injury.
- These injuries resulted in economic and emotional damages.
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury cases, according to state law O.C.G.A § 9-3-33. That is why you might not want to hesitate when holding a negligent nursing home accountable.
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Our Lawyers Pursue Compensation on Your Behalf
Depending on the specifics of your case, you and your loved one might qualify for financial awards for the following damages:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Relocation to another facility including moving expenses
- Hospitalization, rehabilitation, and therapy
- Medical devices and prescriptions
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
- Damage or loss of personal items
- Emotional trauma
Our lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you do not pay upfront costs. We do not receive fees unless we successfully recover compensation.
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A Savannah odd actions on the part of the staff lawyer can protect your rights and help you recover damages. Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today for a free consultation with a member of our firm.
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