Understanding the Types of Elderly Neglect and Abuse

Written by
Abraham Jaros
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Updated on Thursday, Oct 26, 2023

People expect nursing homes to provide caring communities for the elderly, as well as the medical attention they require. Unfortunately, some nursing homes hire unqualified staff members. Others do not have enough workers to meet the needs of patients.

If you believe a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse and you want to speak to an injury attorney in New York City, contact Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC today. Serving clients since 1980, we have helped the victims of wrongful injury and abuse cases recover more than $2 billion in damages. Call us at 212.227.2780 to schedule a free consultation, and read on for more information about nursing home abuse: Defining Abuse Neglect can involve denying a patient food, medical attention or even clothing. Though abuse and neglect are two different concepts, there are some connecting threads between them. For example, neglecting to provide adequate care is a form abuse. Other forms of abuse include physical, emotional, sexual and financial mistreatment. Physical abuse, as the name implies, covers any intentional bodily harm that someone inflicts on an elderly person. Bruising, welts, scratches, scars and burn marks are among some of the more common signs in cases of physical abuse. Sexual abuse is another type of physical harm and consists of coercive sexual acts without the consent of the elderly person involved. While not involving any physical harm, emotional abuse can be just as severe in its own way. This kind of abuse may involve belittlement, isolation, deprivation or stealing an elderly person’s personal property. Financial abuse is another significant concern among the elderly. This involves any intentional stealing of their property or money, as well as the purposeful manipulation of their finances. How should you respond to nursing home abuse? Discovering that your loved one is suffering abuse at a nursing home can be both devastating and infuriating. The staff breached your trust, and your loved one has been in harm’s way. You should take action immediately if you suspect your loved one is in danger. In many cases, neglect is the result of understaffing, a lack of resources or inexperienced employees; however, that is no excuse. You are free to file a legal complaint with the State of New York, as well as contact an injury attorney. With the right legal representation, you can bring a claim against the nursing home and fight for damages to make up for its inability to care for your loved one. If you believe your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, contact a New York City injury lawyer from Jaroslawicz and Jaros, PLLC today. We have dedicated our careers to providing compassionate legal services to personal-injury and abuse victims. We may be able to help you recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages that stem from the abuse. Call us at 212.227.2780 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your specific case.

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