Is Your Loved One a Victim of Physical Elder Abuse in Los Angeles?
If your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other care center, a Los Angeles elder abuse lawyer can help you take legal action. The Law Offices of Nigel Burns represents families throughout Los Angeles in cases involving physical elder abuse, neglect, and other forms of mistreatment in care facilities. Our firm works to hold negligent facilities accountable and help victims and their families obtain the protection and compensation they deserve. Call us now for a free conultation.
When you place the care of your elderly loved one in the hands of another person or care center, such as a nursing home or residential care center, you trust that the staff will treat your loved one with the full-time care that they need in a compassionate professional manner. When it comes to choosing the best nursing home or residential care center for a loved one, it is never easy; however, they should always be chosen by the highest quality of care that they provide.
The purpose of a nursing home is meant to be a literal home--a place for elderly residents who are no longer able to live on their own, or require an increased amount of care that their family cannot provide. This is why it is so important to be aware of any problems going on with your loved one within the nursing home, such as physical abuse, including but not limited to, bed sores, broken bones, bruises, caregiver neglect, sexual assault, and other physical trauma.
Under no circumstances should any of this behavior be tolerated, and it is important to know that your loved one, as well as yourself, has the right to address this type of unlawful behavior.
Examples of Physical Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is defined as abusive behavior that is intended to inflict physical harm or pain on the individual, including hitting, slapping, pinching, over- or under-medicatting, and more. Here are some more examples of physical elder abuse:
- Assault
- Battery
- Deprivation of food or water
- Unreasonable physical constraint
- Neglect or abandonment by caregivers
- Over- or under-medicating
- Sexual abuse
It is no secret that many elders are already in physically weakened or vulnerable states, which is why we should always look after them. Victims may be entitled to justice and compensation for their losses, and at the Law Offices of Nigel Burns, we offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don’t have to pay a thing unless we win. We have successfully represented many victims of elder abuse and take pride in providing the legal help that they need.
Warning Signs of Physical Elder Abuse or Nursing Home Abuse in Los Angeles
There are several warning signs to look out for when it comes to physical elder abuse. Here are some common examples of warning signs:
- Unexplained bruises or wounds
- Unexplained illnesses or injuries
- Change in demeanor or personality
- Distress, distance, and agitation
- Dramatic weight loss from malnutrition
- Unsanitary living conditions
- Sudden or unexplained death
Contact Our Team of Attorneys for Elder Abuse
If your loved one has fallen victim to any of the types of abuse mentioned above, or has been neglected in a nursing home or residential care center, it is essential to speak with our lawyers for elder physical abuse as soon as possible. Our team will help you and your loved one obtain the justice they deserve for the pain and suffering that they endured. Give us a call any time for a free consultation with a family law attorney in Los Angeles!