Nursing home/elder Abuse
When you selected a nursing home for your loved one, you likely did thorough research to ensure that the facility would provide top-quality care. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, there are cases when abuse can occur in nursing homes, even though it is entirely preventable if proper safety measures are in place. By working with an experienced elder abuse lawyer, you can uncover evidence of a nursing home's abusive behavior and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions.
You trust the nursing home staff to care for your loved one, and to find out that they have suffered abuse is a devastating betrayal. Most abuse takes place behind closed doors, but Zeidwig Law has the resources to expose it and to take on any abuser, no matter their size. Our seasoned attorneys have seen situations like yours before and want to help you and your family recover from this traumatic event.
Staff members and other residents are often the abusers in nursing homes, but anyone with access to the facility can potentially harm its residents. By being aware of the early warning signs of abuse, you can recognize when your loved one is in danger and intervene before it is too late. Some common red flags of nursing home abuse include: malnutrition and dehydration, emotional withdrawal, bruises or bleeding, unexplained infections or diseases, sudden financial problems, and changes in the resident's legal documents (such as power of attorney or a will).
Nursing homes are required to have qualified and well-trained staff to handle any situation that may arise on the premises. Administrative negligence, such as understaffing, can put all residents in the facility at risk of injury or expose them to a violent staff member who has not undergone a thorough background check.
Finding out that your loved one has been abused by their caregiver can be overwhelming and may even bring feelings of guilt about your own responsibility. You don't have to go through this alone. An experienced lawyer can help you hold the abusers accountable for their actions. With their help, you can conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and gather concrete evidence to use in court.
While money may not be your top priority, the compensation from an elder abuse lawsuit can support you during the legal process and help your loved one receive the proper care they need. Our attorneys have a successful track record of recovering damages in cases like yours and will never let an unethical third party downplay the severity of your situation. You need someone who will fiercely advocate for the rights of you and your family, and that is exactly what Zeidwig Law does.
Elder abuse should never occur, and for it to happen to your loved one is a heinous crime. Our compassionate attorneys understand the impact that this has had on you and want to offer their support during this traumatic time in your family's life. All law firms are not the same, and Zeidwig Law has the resources to help you fight back against nursing home elder abuse.