Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorneys
Many families move aging loved ones into communities that provide full-time care — but sadly some facilities take advantage of seniors in their time of need. Roman & Boock’s nursing home neglect attorneys stand up for these seniors, fighting back after they experience neglect that leads to injury.
Elder Abuse Explained
Nursing homes promise a safe, comfortable environment for seniors. Elder abuse — whether inattention or full-blown violence — violates this standard of care. A lawyer for nursing home abuse may help families impacted by improper medical or nursing care, compiling evidence and taking your case to court.
But what constitutes elder abuse under the law? Typically, elder abuse in Missouri or Illinois is when someone:
- Inflicts physical, sexual, or emotional injury or harm. Abuse can be inflicted by employees or other residents of the long-term care facility.
- Fails to provide reasonable and necessary services to maintain the physical and mental health of the resident, resulting in injury. Injuries can include pressure ulcers or bed sores, broken bones, or untreated infections.
- The dishonest diversion of money or property of another for one’s own use, such as when an employee uses a nursing home resident’s debit card for personal purchases or takes their narcotic medications.
At-Fault Parties
Nursing home abuse and neglect stems from individual actions — but there’s often more than one person providing or overseeing your loved one’s care. As such, our nursing home neglect attorneys may find that more than one person is accountable in your case.
Common at-fault parties in a nursing home neglect lawsuit include:
- Caregivers
- Staff Members
- Managers
- Owners
- Operators
- Nursing Home Facilities
Causes for Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawsuits
Nursing Negligence
Common forms of nursing negligence include failing to chart doctor’s orders, failing to inform the doctor when a new problem has arisen and failing to follow the doctor’s orders. A lawyer for nursing home abuse may help you take legal action after injuries such as pressure ulcers, bed sores or preventable falls.
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is any form of harm or violence inflicted upon residents of nursing homes, such as hitting, kicking or cruel punishments. It’s important to note that, since our bodies grow weak as we age, physical abuse may lead to long-term health problems or even death.
Willful Deprivation
Instances in which nursing home staff intentionally deny residents access to essential needs are known as willful deprivation. Our nursing home neglect attorneys have seen many examples of willful deprivation, including withholding medication, food, water or adequate medical care.
Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation of a senior is the illegal, unauthorized or improper use of an older person’s funds, property or assets. A nursing home neglect lawsuit often stems from personnel stealing checks, withholding funds, using coercion to sign over assets and beyond.
Our Case Process
You and your loved one have experienced irreparable damage at the hands of a nursing home facility. Though we cannot undo the harm done to you, we will inform you of the steps ahead. Explore Roman & Boock’s case process, directly from our nursing home neglect attorneys.
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Jennifer Pitzer
Jennifer Pitzer is a resilient trial attorney with 15 years of experience, namely in animal bite and nursing home neglect lawsuits. She employs an approach defined by hard work, attentiveness and compassion to secure exemplary results.
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