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started by Julian Webster on 03 Feb 12
started by Julian Webster on 03 Feb 12
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started by Julian Webster on 03 Feb 12
Under SC law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, dragging a patient or even confining a patient to control his or her behavior.
A staff member doesn't have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she allows it occur without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.
Warning signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Nursing-Home residents experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers commonly exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burn injuries
-unexplained breaks and other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated
In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver's temper or anger
-be nervous or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the home or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-show signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints including incoherence, grogginess, excessive sleep, unexpected fear, restlessness, or anxiety
-beprevented from obtaining medical treatment or be restricted from seeing visitors
Psychological Abuse at a Nursing Home
may include: participating in any act of intimidating behavior that triggers fear, humiliation, degradation, agitation, confusion, or any other kinds of serious emotional distress.
Indications of Abuse:
-unexplained changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, uneasiness, anxiety
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an abrupt decline of mental well being
-signs of nervousness, distrust or fear towards their caregiver,
-signs and symptoms of severe shock such as the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be challenging to establish because of a common tendency among insurance adjusters, medical doctors and others, to discount an elderly person's personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life that results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.
For all of these reasons, it is both an honor as well as a challenge to represent your loved on in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.
The Strom Law Firm's thorough investigation and effective presentation of the losses suffered by an elderly client, supply the background necessary to persuade both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured elders.
If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the care of a residential care facility, call the Strom Law Firm, LLC elder care attorneys today for a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate course of action. We offer flexible appointment times and will aggressively fight for justice.
Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million senior citizens are abused, neglected or even exploited each and every year. However, most seniors are scared to report their experiences and therefore, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.
Without awareness, public education, and swift action, these kinds of cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let's put an end to nursing home abuse, neglect and exploitation. Signs of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate elder care residents about their rights.
The information you obtain on this site is not, nor is it meant to be, legal advice. You should seek advice from an attorney for guidance regarding your individual situation. This article is not intended to and will not create an attorney-client relationship.
J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm, LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204
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