Resident-to-Resident Abuse linked to Negligence
Summary
This article discusses the potential for resident-to-resident abuse in a nursing home or assisted living center. As a result of negligence, resident-to-resident abuse can become a very big issue and can put your loved ones in grave danger. There are noticeable signs of physical or emotional abuse that can be reported to either the nursing home facility or law enforcement. This article discusses these preventative measures and provides information for how to get compensation for any emotional or physical damages.
Resident-to-Resident Abuse linked to Negligence
While most cases of abuse or neglect in a nursing home facility involve physician-to-resident or nurse-to-resident abuse, there are a small percentage of cases involving resident-to-resident abuse. These cases arise as a result of indirect negligence on the part of the staff of the nursing home or assisted living center. This type of negligence can put your loved ones in situations where they may face physical or emotional abuse from others around them. In some cases elderly residents may have a mental or physical disease impeding their ability to defend themselves or call for help.
Your loved one should never have to face a situation where they are susceptible to harm, either physically or emotionally from staff or other residents. An Arizona Advocacy Attorney can assist you in getting compensation. Unfortunately, there is a chance elderly individuals can face not only physical abuse but also emotional abuse from other residents in the nursing home. However, you and your loved ones do not have to be defenseless in the matter. There are signs of physical or emotional abuse that can be reported to the nursing home facility staff. If staff members take no action, you can report any signs of physical or emotional abuse from other nursing home residents to law enforcement.
Signs of Physical Abuse:
- Bruises and swelling
- Bedsores
- Welts
- Cuts and scrapes
- Breakage of skin or bones
Signs of Emotional Abuse:
- Loss of interest in social activities
- Depression
- Withdrawal
- Shift in mood
- Uncontrollable crying
- Sudden shyness
Prevention of abuse from other residents may not always be possible, but this does not mean your loved ones should have to suffer abuse from other residents in the nursing home or assisted living center. You and your loved ones do not have to just stand by and allow any physical or emotional abuse to take place neither from staff members or other residents in a nursing home care facility. There is no excuse for negligence from staff members in a nursing home care facility and there are steps that can be taken to ensure you and your loved ones are compensated for physical and emotional damages from resident-to-resident abuse.
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of abuse
- Contact law enforcement
- Report the nursing home
- Inform the nursing home
- Remove your loved ones from the nursing home
- Contact an Arizona Nursing Home Attorney
Contact an Arizona Nursing Home Advocate Attorney
Any form of negligence is unacceptable especially if it results in physical or emotional abuse from residents. You and your family have rights. If you suspect that your loved one has suffered from a form of negligence and they are not receiving the proper care, contact an Arizona Attorney in the Maricopa County area. Damages can be collected for their emotional and physical suffering as a result of their depression and the lack of care given to them. For more information see www.nursinghomeadvocates.com.
