How To Expose A Nursing Home Abuse Coverup
by Hunter Moore
The most difficult challenge when fighting nursing home abuse is finding out that it is occurring in the first place. Some elders are less likely to speak up because they have become frailer and are afraid of being abused even more. It's also common for elders to struggle to find the words to communicate. However, there are some warning signs you may be able to find that can help you protect your loved one from abuse.
Needs Aren't Being Met
You might notice that your loved one has poor personal hygiene and you might also notice unsanitary conditions inside the nursing home facility. They might also seem hungry or dehydrated. These are signs that they are being neglected or that the nursing home is understaffed. Under these circumstances, other signs of abuse often go overlooked.
Unexplained Injuries
If your loved one has unexplained injuries, this could be a sign of abuse. Even if the nursing home staff is not directly physically abusing your loved one, the fact that there is no explanation for an injury is a sign that something is wrong. Bedsores are another sign that your loved one is being neglected by the staff.
A Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Can Help
If you believe your loved one is being abused, it's important to get in contact with a nursing home abuse lawyer immediately. This type of lawyer will be aware of the most common warning signs of abuse and might also be able to speak with your loved one in a way that can uncover evidence of abuse.
Actions You Can Take
Once you involve a lawyer in your case, the nursing home is much more likely to take your concerns seriously. You may be able to take legal action by contacting the state department complaint line. In some cases, the abuse might rise to the level of a crime and you may need to contact law enforcement so that the nursing home can receive criminal charges. However, in other cases, a better approach would be to file a civil lawsuit.
Civil Lawsuits
A patient can be entitled to compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. If you file a lawsuit because you believe that your loved one was the victim of neglect, you will potentially be able to receive compensation for the injuries that your loved one has suffered and you will also be able to hold the nursing home accountable.
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