Many of our elderly citizens end up in nursing homes toward the end of their lives. Many other people end up in one temporarily for long-term care or psychological treatment. All of these people are at risk of nursing home abuse.
If you suspect your loved one is being abused, contact an Indianapolis nursing home abuse lawyer immediately for advice. It’s not just a matter of dignity. It could be a matter of life and death for your loved one.
Wade Law Is Dedicated to Making Sure Your Voice Is Heard
Prior to practicing law, Wade Law founding attorney Joseph Wade lost his grandfather to injuries obtained while in the care of an Avon, Indiana nursing home. Our entire team feels compassion for the injuries your loved one has experienced while under the care and supervision of the nursing home.
The Indianapolis nursing home abuse attorneys at Wade Law are dedicated to making sure your voice is heard. We know time is of the essence and the difficulties of getting evidence in these kinds of cases. Trust that we will treat nursing home abuse cases with the seriousness and speed they deserve.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home negligence lawyer serving Indianapolis, call (815) WADE-LAW
Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Are Unacceptable
Most traumas caused to nursing home residents are due to negligence by nursing home staff, including:
- Failure to keep the premises reasonably safe and fee of hazards
- Negligent hiring
- Negligent supervision
- Failure to maintain adequate health and safety policies
- Failure to provide adequate medical treatment
- Neglect of a resident
However, not all injuries are due to negligence. There are people out there who prey upon the vulnerable in physical, emotional, and sexual ways. The key to stopping them is to notice the signs early and contact a nursing home abuse lawyer in Indianapolis for advice.
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Types of Nursing Home Abuse Injuries and Symptoms You Can Include in Your Claim
Part of the reason abusers feel they can get away with their actions is that it may be a long time between family visits. Every time you visit your loved one, be on the lookout for the following injuries and symptoms.
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Physical Abuse |
Nursing Home Neglect |
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Bruises, Skin Tears, Cuts |
Inadequate Hygiene |
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Welts |
Malnutrition and Dehydration |
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Bedsores, Pressure Sores, Ulcers |
Drastic Weight Loss |
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Broken Bones and Fractures |
Improper Medication |
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Dental Injuries |
Gangrene |
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Head Injuries |
Bedsores, Pressure Sores, Ulcers |
Nursing home abuse also occurs in a manner that may be invisible. Look for emotional changes like these, and speak to several nurses in the facility about more delicate matters like sexual abuse.
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Emotional and Psychological Injuries |
Sexual Abuse |
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Anxiety and Fear |
Genital Injury |
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Depression |
Breast Injury |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
Urinary Tract Infections |
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Substance Abuse |
Sexually Transmitted Infections |
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Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts |
Mouth Injuries |
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Learned Helplessness |
Inappropriate Relationships |
Elder financial abuse is also very common in Indiana nursing homes. Keep an eye on your loved ones’ financial statements for things like:
- Unexplained transactions or withdrawals
- Sudden change in account balances
- “Overdue” bills
- Inability to access money
- Loss of control over financial decisions
- Pressure to donate, lend, or share money
A victim of financial abuse in a nursing home could be turned out of the home legally and left with nowhere to turn for medical help. Take the threat of financial abuse seriously. We can also help you pursue a claim about this.
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Can an Indianapolis Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Help Me Prove Negligence?
The trickiest part of nursing home abuse cases is getting evidence. Access to residents is limited and abusers know the rules around HIPAA and other medical privacy laws to keep investigators and family from discovering the problem.
Some families take it upon themselves to install a hidden camera inside their loved one’s room, with or without the knowledge of management. While this can catch an abuser, it may also open the family and the facility up to liability. Most nursing homes have multiple people per room.
Instead, we recommend contacting us first for advice. We may be able to work with you and the home to get a camera set up legally and catch the abuser in the act. Or, if you have photos of abuse from previous visits, we could have enough to start proceedings immediately.
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Help Rescue Your Elderly Loved One
Nursing home abuse must be taken very seriously. Wade Law Firm knows the consequences and wants to help you. Contact our Indianapolis nursing home abuse team for a free and confidential consultation.
Call or text (815) WADE-LAW or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
