Our Wisconsin nursing home abuse lawyers believe a civil society is often judged by the level of care it provides — or does not provide —to its citizens, particularly to the elderly. After all, it is largely because of our elders that our world is what it is today. Most of them worked their entire lives, paying their dues to society along the way, and they deserve proper care. While American society subsidizes health care for the elderly and makes it readily available, we still have not established a system that ensures that every patient receives the best respectful care possible. Thus, it often falls to family members to notice signs of substandard conditions or abuse in nursing homes.
Martin Law Office, S.C. believes that a nursing home abuse lawyer from our office can make a difference in an elder abuse case. By upholding the dignity of individual patients and forcing institutional changes to eliminate mistreatment, our professional legal team has a reputation for success in elder abuse cases in Wisconsin. We serve residents of Oak Creek as well as Franklin, South Milwaukee, Greenfield, and throughout Wisconsin. If you believe that an elderly loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, then we can help
It is hard to imagine taking advantage of an elder, especially one who has impaired cognitive functions as a result of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, elder abuse occurs all the time; “1 in 6 older people experienced abuse in the past year”, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Even more unfortunate, WHO further reports that “Only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported” at all. This is largely due to both the elderly patient being scared of further abuse as a consequence of telling someone and the fact that elder abuse is often hard to prove.
While all nursing home patients are susceptible to receive abuse from a caretaker, the following elders are more at risk:
These and other elderly nursing home patients are at a higher risk than others to receive maltreatment. If you suspect that a nursing home caretaker abused your loved one, then know that there are legal rights and options in place that will offer aid and protection.
No one wants to think about the horrifying possibility that their loved one could be the victim of abuse in a place that exists solely to take care of them. However, being aware of your loved one’s situation could save his or her life. While elder neglect and abuse can be hard to identify, there are certain things that family members can watch out for that can help identify if abuse is occurring. If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of abuse in a nursing home, then we highly recommend that you seek the counsel of an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer.
The following are some of the most common signs of elderly abuse:
Nursing home abuse may result from negligence on the part of the staff or by the institution itself. Some common causes of elder injuries in nursing homes include:
These are only some of the horrific instances that nursing home abuse cases may involve. Perhaps you suspect — or know — that any of the above (or another form of elder abuse) is occurring. If so, it is imperative that you seek the legal counsel of an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer.
Nursing homes are responsible for any negligence on the part of employees which harms patients. Additionally, a nursing home can be held liable for the hiring, training, and supervising of workers who prove to be abusive and/or neglectful. However, unless the facility is found to be liable in an elder abuse case, it is difficult to ensure that the necessary changes are made and/or win appropriate compensation for your loved one’s injury.
At our law firm, we firmly believe that where there is smoke there is fire. If a nursing home employee has mistreated your elderly loved one, he or she has probably mistreated other elders. Evidence of a pattern of bad behavior that went uncorrected can make a case for liability against the facility. A nursing home abuse lawyer from Martin Law Office, S.C. can help build a strong case against all responsible parties.
Our Wisconsin law office is guided by sensitivity to suffering and an advocate’s hunger for justice. You can trust our firm to offer a sympathetic ear and focused attention to your elder abuse case. We understand the stress that many children of the elderly endure; it is difficult to oversee the institutional care their parent receives while juggling all of life’s other stressors. A nursing home abuse lawyer from Martin Law Office, S.C. can work tirelessly to ease that burden.
As a former nurse, attorney Kevin Martin knows health care procedures and protocols. As a result, he can tell when something is amiss. When you come to us for help, our firm thoroughly investigates your complaint. We utilize our abundant resources and build a case that can force corrective action and compensate your loved one. To help take the stress off your shoulders even further, our attorneys take injury cases on a contingency basis. This means that there are no upfront fees for you to pay out of pocket; you only pay us if you win your case.
To see how we can help, call our Oak Creek office at 414-856-4010 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.