Many elder abuse attorneys handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney’s fees upfront, and the attorney is paid only if compensation is recovered for your family. During a consultation, the attorney can review the facts and...
Compensation may include medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, relocation costs, and damages related to neglect, abuse, or reckless disregard. In cases involving egregious misconduct, punitive damages may be available. If elder abuse or neglect...
Elder abuse cases may be proven through medical records, care plans, medication logs, staffing schedules, incident reports, photographs, witness statements, inspection histories, prior complaints, and expert testimony. These records can help show whether the facility...
Yes, you may be able to file a claim if a nursing home, assisted living facility, memory care unit, or other care provider failed to meet your loved one’s needs and caused preventable harm. Neglect cases may involve missed care, medication errors, falls, bedsores,...
If your loved one is in immediate danger, call 911. You should also document injuries or unsafe conditions, take photos when appropriate, save communications with the facility, request medical care, report your concerns to the proper agency, and contact an elder abuse...
Liability may fall on caregivers, nurses, facility administrators, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care communities, hospitals, in-home care providers, management companies, or corporate owners. An investigation can determine whether the harm was...
Warning signs may include unexplained bruises, fractures, sudden weight loss, pressure ulcers, poor hygiene, fearfulness, withdrawal, medication problems, repeated falls, or frequent emergency room visits. Families should also be concerned if staff avoid questions,...
