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Types of Harm Nursing Home Abuse Can Cause
Injuries from nursing homes typically fall into one of two categories: abuse or neglect. Injuries from abuse are directly tied to the deliberate actions staff members take, whereas injuries from neglect are the result of inaction.
No matter what initial decisions caused the harm your loved one suffered, allow us to seek justice for them. In many cases, victims of abuse or neglect cannot advocate for themselves, but we’re committed to making it clear that any avoidable harm in a nursing home is entirely unacceptable.
How Abuse and Neglect Occur in Nursing Homes
There are many different ways that a nursing home and its staff can inflict harm upon residents. Some of the more common causes are:
- Physical abuse, including striking, manhandling, or over-medicating
- Emotional abuse, like verbal threats, humiliation, or isolation
- Neglect by deprivation of food and water, hygiene, or medical care
- Sexual abuse in the form of any unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact
- Financial abuse, such as stealing possessions, coercing transactions, or forging documentation
- Medical negligence, including failing to treat conditions, not administering medication properly, or delaying diagnosis
Any form of neglect or abuse can be hard to spot, even by those who regularly visit their loved ones.
- Abuse Injuries
- Airbag Injuries
- Amputation Injury
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- C-Section Injury
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Child Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Jail Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Police Brutality
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- SEPTA Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trip & Fall Injuries
- Workplace Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Negligence Claims in Philadelphia, PA
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If you believe your loved one is suffering from nursing home negligence, gather any medical records that prove the harm that happened, record witness statements, and take photographs and videos of the injuries or living conditions in question. Proper documentation of any abuse or negligence is vital in a nursing home injury claim.
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Even if the incident seems accidental, we can investigate to determine the true cause of the harm and determine whether you can file a claim.
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We are prepared to help you overcome the challenges of assisting a nonverbal or otherwise incapacitated resident. We can still build a case based on medical records, witness statements, and other key evidence.
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State law generally grants you two years from the date of the discovery of abuse or neglect to file a claim. However, these cases can take months or longer to resolve, so you should be sure to act immediately after suspecting any harm.
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Any form of retaliation against a resident for filing a nursing home neglect claim is illegal. If retaliation occurs, we will guide you through filing an additional claim for this violation.
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