Nursing home abuse or neglect is not always a physical attack. Unethical caregivers can inflict tremendous harm through verbal or emotional abuse.
Your elderly loved one deserves to live in safe, comfortable surroundings, free from all types of abuse or neglect.
There are steps you can take if you suspect that your spouse or parent is suffering from verbal or emotional abuse:
- Remove them from the facility if you believe they are in immediate danger.
- Report your suspicions to staff and appropriate state and federal agencies.
- Call a firm that handles verbal or emotional abuse cases.
A Stickney verbal or emotional abuse lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can protect your loved one’s legal rights and help you recover the compensation and justice you deserve. Please call now for a free case evaluation.
We Understand the Dangers of Verbal or Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is a significant factor in nursing home abuse and neglect. According to a survey conducted by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), more than half of all nursing home staff have committed physical or emotional abuse or neglect.
The NCEA warns that emotional abuse contributes to physical ailments such as high blood pressure and heart disease. The stress caused by emotional abuse may cause anxiety, depression, and even thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Verbal abuse has a detrimental effect on anyone, especially if the victim is bedridden or has little or no outside contact. Constant shouting, cursing, or demeaning language can wear down an elderly person’s physical and emotional well-being.
What Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Can Do for You
Our lawyers are here to help you with strong, legal advocacy that protects your rights. Pintas & Mullins Law Firm represents individuals who suffer verbal, emotional, sexual, or physical abuse in nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities.
We have the resources and determination to:
- Identify the liable parties.
- Secure evidence.
- Seek awards on your behalf.
You pay nothing upfront for our help. Our nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers work to recover compensation on a contingency basis only. We are paid out of any settlement or verdict that we recover on your behalf.
Please call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm for a free case review.
For a free legal consultation with a Verbal or Emotional Abuse Lawyer serving Stickney, call (800) 794-0444
Know the Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is a deliberate and malicious act that threatens the security and dignity of its victims. It may involve threats, fear, and manipulation. Some abusers will pretend not to hear a resident ask for food, water, or medication. It is common for emotionally abusive caregivers to keep their victims socially isolated to prolong their humiliation and discomfort.
Some of the warning signs that your loved one is suffering from emotional abuse include:
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Insomnia or changes in sleep patterns.
- Withdrawal from people and social activities.
- Fearful behavior.
- Reluctance to speak or make eye contact.
- Changes in appetite that are unrelated to health conditions or medication.
- Comments or actions that indicate low self-esteem and self-worth.
- Self-harm or attempted suicide.
- Lashing out at others.
Verbal abuse often accompanies emotional abuse. An abusive caregiver may shout, scream, or use obscenities as part of their psychological abuse. Verbal abuse may also take the form of racial, gender, ethnic, or sexual orientation slurs.
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Your Loved One’s Risk for Verbal or Emotional Abuse
Although anyone could be the victim of verbal or emotional abuse, the NCEA has a list of risk factors that make some nursing home residents more likely targets, including those who:
- Do not have a spouse, partner, or child, or who are socially isolated.
- Have dementia or another cognitive impairment.
- Need assistance with daily living activities.
- Are physically disabled.
- Are lower income.
You should stay in close contact with your loved one, with frequent personal visits if you live nearby or with frequent phone calls if you cannot visit regularly. It is helpful if you know your loved one’s roommate or close friends so that you may get their input if you suspect verbal or emotional abuse.
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Why You Should Call Us to Discuss Your Abuse Case
Proving verbal and emotional abuse is a complex and time-consuming task. Each state has its own laws regarding liability and negligence. There is also a statute of limitations, or deadline, to take legal action.
Most people are not comfortable pursuing legal action on their own. A nursing home is often part of a large corporation that might have a team of lawyers ready to discredit, deny, or disregard your complaint.
A Stickney verbal or emotional abuse lawyer with Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can seek awards through filing a claim against the nursing home’s liability insurance. We can also take your case before the court and seek compensation with a verdict.
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Compensation You May Be Awarded
We believe that you should not have to continue to suffer because of someone’s negligence or wrongful act.
Our lawyers seek to maximize your potential compensation for damages that might include:
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional trauma.
- Medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy.
- Moving and travel expenses.
- Loss of companionship.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm has successfully recovered compensation for many clients and will work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your loved one.
We Are a Law Firm Dedicated to Helping the Injured
Your loved one does not deserve to be mistreated, abused, or neglected in any form. We urge you to take immediate action if you feel that your spouse or parent is in danger.
Once your loved one is safe, it may be time to call a Stickney verbal or emotional abuse lawyer who is ready to take on a negligent nursing home. It would be our privilege to be a strong legal advocate for you and your family.
Please call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today for a free case review.
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