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Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Serving Kansas City, MO
Deciding to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is never easy. It requires placing your trust in professionals to provide the care your family member deserves. Unfortunately, when that trust is broken through abuse or neglect, it’s crucial to seek justice. Navigating the complexities of an abuse or neglect claim can be overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. Reach out to Injury Law Associates, your dedicated and compassionate Kansas City Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys. We have the legal expertise to represent you during these challenging times.
Identifying and Addressing Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
It’s unacceptable that some individuals responsible for abuse or neglect in nursing homes escape accountability. We believe our clients deserve to be fully informed about the challenges they face when confronting nursing home abuse or neglect.
Nursing home abuse refers to the deliberate infliction of harm or injury on an elderly individual, which can include physical, sexual, emotional, or financial exploitation by any individual, organization, or corporation.
Nursing home neglect occurs when an individual, organization, or corporation with a legal or contractual obligation fails to provide essential care or services to an elderly person, resulting in a threat to their health, safety, well-being, or posing a significant risk of death or serious physical harm.
Indicators of Potential Nursing Home Abuse
- Visible signs such as bruises, pressure sores, fractures, abrasions, or burns
- Unexplained withdrawal from usual activities or social interactions
- Unexpected changes in financial circumstances
- Bruising or injuries around the breast or genital areas
- Unexplained presence of sexually transmitted infections
- Rapid or unexplained weight changes
- Noticeable depression, fearfulness, or heightened agitation
- Bruises, welts, or marks resembling handprints or fingerprints
- Lack of response to comforting efforts
- Hesitancy or refusal to speak in the presence of certain staff or family members
- Abrupt changes in personality or behavior
- Fear of or discomfort with physical contact involving staff or family members
- Staff members preventing you from seeing the resident alone
- Staff members refusing to allow access to the resident’s room or personal belongings
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The team at Injury Law Associates are dedicated, strong advocates who treat our clients with compassion. We are responsive, kind and justice oriented.
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$3.5M
Premises liability with TBI
$2.25M
Settlement of a claim involving sexual assault of a minor
$1.8M
Settlement of a head on car crash with TBI
Our client was involved in a head-on car crash resulting in traumatic brain injury.
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Settlement of a car crash with TBI
Defendant crossed the center line striking our client resulting in a TBI & other injuries. This case was contested for many years & settled a few weeks before trial.
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Negligent hiring with TBI
A tree crashed onto the top of a car driven by our client, he experienced serious injuries including a brain bleed and TBI.
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Car Wreck with Knee Injury
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Key Reasons for Filing Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases
Hiring Qualified Staff
Nursing homes are obligated to protect their residents by employing staff who are properly qualified and have no history of abuse or violence. Failure to conduct thorough background checks or retaining employees known to be incompetent can endanger residents. In such instances, the nursing home may be held accountable for any harm caused by unqualified personnel.
Understaffing Issues
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recommended staff-to-resident ratio is 1 staff member for every 1.64 residents. When nursing homes fall below this standard, it can lead to neglect due to insufficient staff to meet the residents’ care needs.
Low staff-to-resident ratios can result in overworked employees, leading to increased stress, decreased morale, and a potential loss of compassion toward residents. Additionally, nursing homes may face legal consequences if a resident suffers harm or death due to inadequate staffing levels.
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When nursing home employees are not adequately trained to care for residents with disabilities or challenging behaviors, they may fail to provide the standard of care required by law and expected by families. Nursing homes can be held responsible if a resident is harmed due to staff members’ lack of proper training.
Contact Our Kansas City Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused or neglected by nursing home staff, or if you need more information about nursing homes, you can contact the appropriate authorities. Additionally, you can reach out to Injury Law Associates for a free consultation. We are here to help you seek justice for your elderly loved one who has been mistreated.