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Physical Abuse at SC Nursing Homes


Under South Carolina law Ben Bishop Stars Jersey , physical abuse may consist of: slapping, hitting, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing Stephen Johns Stars Jersey , burning, dragging the patient or confining a patient to control his or her behavior.


A counselor doesn’t have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she lets it take place without having done anything to stop or prevent the abuse.


Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:


Nursing home patients experiencing the physical abuse of their caregivers may exhibit:
-bruises, welts, burns
-unexplained bone injuries as well as other physical injuries
-repeated accidents
-injuries left untreated


In addition, the patient may
-refer to their caregiver鈥檚 temper or anger
-be nervous or quiet around their caregiver
-run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility
-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on their wrists or arms
-exhibit signs that they are suffering from the effects of chemical restraints such as incoherence, grogginess Brett Ritchie Stars Jersey , excessive sleep, sudden fear, uneasiness, or anxiety
-beprohibited from receiving medical treatment or be restricted from seeing visitors


Emotional Abuse at a Nursing Home
may include: engaging in any act of intimidating behavior which induces fear, humiliation, deterioration Esa Lindell Stars Jersey , agitation, confusion, or any other forms of serious mental stress.


Signs of Abuse:
-unexplained changes in behavior
-withdrawal from family and friends
-fear, trouble sleeping, panic
-unexplained weight gain or loss
-unexpected loss of interest in living
-an unexpected decline of mental well being
-signs of nervousness, distrust or fear toward their caregiver Tyler Pitlick Stars Jersey ,
-signs of extreme shock such as the development of tics such as rocking or refusing to speak
-isolation


Elderly care abuse and neglect lawsuits can be difficult to establish due to a common tendency among insurance adjusters, physicians and others, to discount an elderly person personal injuries and to ignore the diminished quality of life which results from a South Carolina nursing home abuse or neglect case.


For all of these reasons, it is both an honor and a challenge to represent the elderly in a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.


The Strom Law Firm comprehensive investigation and effective presentation of the losses sustained by an elderly client, supply the background necessary to persuade both jurors and insurance adjusters to fully compensate injured seniors.


If your loved one has been seriously injured while under the care of a nursing home, call the Strom Law Firm Devin Shore Stars Jersey , LLC elder care attorneys today to obtain a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate way to proceed. We provide flexible appointment times and will vigorously fight for justice.


Estimates are that 700,000 to 3.5 million seniors are abused, neglected or even exploited every year. However, most seniors are afraid to report their experiences and for that reason, are forced to continue to endure the abusive situation.


Without awareness, public education Mattias Janmark Stars Jersey , and swift action, these cases will only increase as the baby boomer population ages. Let put a stop to nursing home abuse, neglect and exploitation. Signs of elder abuse should be reported and we should educate nursing home residents about their rights.


The information you obtain on this web site is not, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice. You need to seek advice from an attorney for guidance concerning your individual situation. This article is not intended to and doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship.


J.P.Strom, Jr. P.A. Strom Law Firm Radek Faksa Stars Jersey , LLC 2110 Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29204

South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorney. Find out more at South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer.


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