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Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Abuse – Lawyer Greg Garland in Nebraska
Nursing home abuse , also known as elder abuse, is an extremely serious issue in this country. Placing a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is rarely an easy decision. When a family discovers that their loved one was the victim of nursing home abuse, the result is often a range of emotions including guilt, rage, and fear, and the burden of trying to figure out what to do next. Experienced elder abuse attorney Greg Garland’s Nebraska law firm can help victims and their families understand their legal rights.
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse can occur in several forms. Physical abuse, including rape and assault, deprivation of food and water, failure to provide hygienic care, and clean clothing and linens, misuse of restraints, isolation, and over-medicating are all forms of elder abuse. Nursing home abuse can also be caused by unsafe buildings or grounds.
Sometimes elder abuse is simple to detect because obvious signs are present. For example, your loved one may have cuts, bruises, broken bones, bedsores, or other physical markings. Also, dehydration or weight loss may be apparent. However, many times elder abuse is more difficult to detect. An inadequately trained, overworked, or unethical staff member may be the cause of the elder abuse or may be the reason why the elder abuse goes undiscovered.
Sexual assault may be the most difficult form of elder abuse to identify, unless the victim comes forward and tells someone of the abuse. If the elderly person involved is unable to communicate because of a physical or mental disability, however, the nursing home abuse may be impossible to detect without intervention by an alert employee or other patient.
Regardless of the cause, elder abuse can result in serious physical, mental, or emotional harm and even death to the victim. If you suspect your loved one is suffering from the effects of nursing home abuse, it is important that you talk to a lawyer experienced with elder abuse as soon as possible. Attorney Greg Garland’s Nebraska law firm understands the severity of this problem and will fight diligently to protect you and your family member from further harm. Don’t hesitate to contact us about your nursing home abuse case to protect your family.