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Abuse of older adults is a significant problem in Kentucky. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), which reports on crimes involving seniors, revealed that there were 30,000 reported elder abuse incidents in Kentucky in 2015. And the problem may be worse than the numbers suggest. Many older adults are in cognitive decline and do not realize when abuse is happening, and many more are simply too afraid to say anything.
If you have a loved one who is a nursing home resident, it is up to you to take action if you suspect they are being abused or neglected. The Elizabethtown nursing home abuse lawyers at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers can help. Our Elizabethtown personal injury lawyers hold caregivers and facilities liable and help victims and their families recover damages.
To learn how our team can help you, call 800-800-4600 for a free consultation today.
Nursing home abuse happens in a variety of ways. Not all forms of elder abuse or neglect are obvious. Even if your loved one does not have tell-tale bruises, it does not mean they are not suffering mistreatment.
Regardless of the type of abuse your loved one has suffered, our Elizabethtown nursing home abuse lawyers can help you hold the responsible parties liable. We have helped clients recover damages for the following types of nursing home abuse:
Physical abuse refers to any unnecessary or excessive physical contact between a caregiver and a resident.
If you spot any signs of physical abuse (e.g., bruises, fear of a certain caregiver, etc.), give us a call. We want to help. We can investigate and determine who is responsible. Then we can gather evidence and hold that party accountable and recover damages on your loved one’s behalf.
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Just as nursing home residents have physical needs, they also have emotional needs. Many residents are lonely, depressed, anxious, or scared. Caregivers have a duty to tend to residents’ emotional needs and make a concerted effort to keep them in good spirits.
Any behavior that preys on a resident’s vulnerable emotional state is abuse. This includes threats, manipulation, insults, caustic remarks, or intimidation. We can attempt to hold accountable any party or parties that emotionally abuse nursing home residents.
Sexual abuse includes any unwanted sexual contact, but it can also include other inappropriate actions. For instance, propositions, come-ons, crude comments, pornography, and obscene jokes may all constitute sexual abuse.
Financial abuse may involve outright stealing, but it is usually more subtle than that. A caregiver beguiling a resident into permitting their use of a credit card or access to bank funds, coercing them into changing their will, or asking them to buy them gifts or make purchases for them all constitute financial abuse.
If you notice any suspicious activity in your loved one’s accounts, they could be a victim of financial abuse. We can pursue the responsible party, hold them liable, and recover damages.
Nursing home residents have a long list of needs to which caregivers have a duty to attend. These may include bathing, dressing, administering medication, providing food and drink, and assorted other duties that keep residents safe, healthy, and comfortable.
If the facility is not meeting all of your loved one’s needs on a daily basis, it may be liable for neglect. We can help. Call Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers at 800-800-4600 for a free case evaluation.
Mr. Coleman is now the Managing Partner and majority owner of Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers, a firm he co-founded in 1985 with J. Marshall Hughes. The firm has grown for over 40 years, and we currently have over 30 attorneys and multiple offices across Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as an affiliate firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mr. Coleman’s efforts and accomplishments have been widely recognized, including being named as a Kentucky Super Lawyer in Personal Injury since 2012, and being awarded an AV Rating, the highest rating given, by the nation’s preeminent Attorney Rating service, Martindale- Hubbell®.
A nursing home abuse lawyer at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers can protect your and your loved one’s rights. If you suspect your loved one’s facility is guilty of nursing home abuse or neglect, we are here to help. We can provide the following:
An Elizabethtown nursing home abuse lawyer at Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers can help you recover damages for your loved one’s abuse or neglect. Your settlement or award could include the following:
If your loved one suffered abuse or neglect in their nursing home, it is essential to take action quickly. When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, Kentucky has one of the nation’s strictest statutes of limitations. You have only one year to file a lawsuit. If you let the statute expire, you will be time-barred from pursuing damages.
Make sure you do not miss out on the opportunity to collect the damages you deserve. Call Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers today at 800-800-4600.
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