Spartanburg Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Some older adults and others with unique needs must move to nursing homes or assisted living facilities where they have access to round-the-clock care and assistance. When you decided to move your loved one to a nursing home, you probably felt better knowing that they would be safer and able to lead a more comfortable life there. But what happens when the facility you trusted to care for your loved one harms them instead?

If you suspect your loved one has suffered an injury in a nursing home due to either intentional abuse or neglect, your family deserves the opportunity to fight for justice. A Spartanburg nursing home abuse lawyer at Holland & Usry will meet with you to discuss the situation and review your legal options. Reach out today to schedule a free* case review with our dedicated personal injury attorney.

What Is Nursing Home Negligence?

Sadly, some nursing home residents suffer because of intentional abuse or careless neglect at the hands of nursing home staff. Nursing homes owe a duty of care to hire workers who know how to provide skilled care to their residents. Facilities should also train their new workers and watch over newly hired staff members to ensure they perform their jobs correctly and treat residents with the respect and attention they deserve.

Forms of abuse that commonly occur in residential care facilities include:

• Intentional physical abuse, including pinching, hitting, kicking
• Intentional emotional abuse, including berating, intimidating, withholding food or water, or withholding visitors
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse and exploitation
• Neglect by failing to meet a resident’s basic needs, such as not providing a resident with adequate food or water, clean clothing, clean bedding, or socialization opportunities

Our experienced Spartanburg attorney has successfully helped other families who suffered a variety of types of nursing home abuse and neglect, and we’re prepared to help you seek the same justice.

Establishing Liability for Nursing Home Abuse

If you’re suspicious that your loved one is being neglected or abused in a nursing home, you need answers. Fortunately, our skilled Spartanburg lawyer knows how to investigate suspected nursing home abuse or neglect. Our knowledgeable legal team could search for proof that the abuse occurred and identify who’s legally responsible.

In most situations, residents are unable or unwilling to explain precisely what happened, so our attorneys will search for alternate evidence, including:

• Interview you and other family members  to see what they’ve observed
• Look for signs of abuse or neglect in the resident’s medical records
• Search for other instances of alleged abuse at the facility
• Look for photographic evidence of abuse or neglect
• Review the employee manual and the facility’s hiring practices to see if they knowingly hired someone with a criminal record or if they failed to perform adequate background checks on prospective employees

Our proactive legal professionals will aggressively and tirelessly search for the evidence needed to hold those responsible for your loved one’s harm accountable.

Work With a Spartanburg Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney

People who reside in assisted living facilities generally require specialized care. Their family members trust that these facilities will provide all necessary care and attention. When that trust is violated, residents and their families deserve help.

A Spartanburg nursing home abuse lawyer at Holland & Usry could help you pursue justice and rightful compensation for your loved one’s losses. Call today to schedule a FREE* case review and get started on your claim.