If you believe your loved one is not receiving the care they are entitled to as a nursing home resident, you should get both law enforcement and an Aurora nursing home abuse lawyer involved. Nursing home residents have rights and protections—when nursing home staff disregard this and mistreat their elderly patients, they should be held liable for their actions or inaction. The nursing home where the abuse or neglect took place can also be held responsible.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm has Aurora nursing home abuse lawyers who want to fight for your loved one. Contact us today for a free case review. We work on a contingency-fee basis and do not accept payment until we win your case and take a fee from your settlement. We want to hear about your family member’s situation and begin building a case right away.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Sadly, nursing home abuse and neglect are not uncommon and often go unreported. When you become concerned about a loved one’s well-being in their nursing home, you have questions. Your elderly loved one may be hesitant to discuss any abnormal changes to them physically or mentally, or they might be nonverbal and cannot communicate with you.
It is important to know the signs of nursing home abuse, especially if you are worried about your loved one’s safety in their nursing home. Signs that may point to abuse and neglect, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include:
- Welts, bruises, broken bones, lacerations, and bedsores
- Excessive weight loss
- Symptoms of dehydration, such as dry mouth or dry skin
- Signs of overmedication or sedation
- Bad hygiene, such as dirty or soiled clothing, unwashed hair, and body odor
- Chronic pain and soreness
- Exhibiting symptoms of depression, such as loss of enjoyment in activities they happily participated in before
- Displaying symptoms of anxiety, such as trembling
- Fear of a particular staff member or multiple members
- Missing money or credit card charges/cash withdrawals your loved one is unaware of
- Worsened health conditions
You are encouraged to call the police if you notice any of these signs when you visit your loved one. Also, if any of the injuries are severe, seek medical attention. You may then want to consult with an Aurora nursing home abuse lawyer who can hold both the staff member(s) and the nursing home responsible for the neglect and abuse your loved one endured.
How a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Works for You
An Aurora nursing home abuse lawyer will do everything in their power to prove a nursing home employee acted negligently or abusively. We will fight for the fair financial award your family deserves. There are many other ways we can help you during this difficult time:
- Answer any questions you may have.
- Keep you updated throughout your case.
- Gather evidence such as photos of your loved one’s injuries and obtain any other necessary receipts.
- Look into the nursing home’s past to find out if they had problematic employees or any other issues.
- Speak to any witnesses and document relevant information they may have.
- Negotiate with the nursing home’s insurance company.
A nursing home abuse lawyer will stand by you every step of the way. We want to make sure the nursing home you trusted with your loved one does not cause any further damage to you and your family. The defendant(s) should pay for your loved one’s damages, not your family.
Proving Negligence in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
We want to win your family a favorable settlement, and the way to achieve this is by proving that the four elements of negligence (according to the Illinois Circuit Court) are present in your case. They are:
- Duty of care: The nursing home owed your loved one a duty of care. We must establish that your loved one has a right to adequate care.
- Breach of duty of care: The nursing home violated this duty of care by not responding to your loved one’s needs or abusing them in some way.
- Causation: We must show that this lack of attention or intended harm caused the resident to suffer injuries.
- Damages: We must prove that your loved one’s medical costs and/or emotional suffering are a result of the damages a staff member inflicted on your loved one.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm is committed to you and your family and wants you to receive the financial recovery you may be entitled to. Our goal is to bring justice to your family and protect other nursing home residents from becoming victims. Call our team today for a free case review.
For a free legal consultation with a Aurora Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer serving Aurora, call (800) 842-6336
Compensation Your Family May Qualify For
It is not your or your loved one’s fault that they faced nursing home neglect or abuse. There is never an excuse for it. You and your loved one may be eligible to receive fair compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional and physical therapy
- Medical expenses
- Transportation to and from a doctor’s office
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Ongoing care costs
If you plan to take legal action against your nursing home, you might benefit from hiring an Aurora nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. We will work to build a case, hold the at-fault parties liable for their wrongdoing, and try to get you the compensation your family needs.
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Contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Today
If you suspect your elderly loved one is in danger or they have experienced nursing home abuse or neglect, an Aurora nursing home abuse lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can represent you and will fight for the best possible outcome. We do not shy away from tough cases and will handle every aspect of yours. For a free, no-obligation consultation, call us today.
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