NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER – KBA ATTORNEYS
Fighting for the Rights and Dignity of Your Loved Ones
Thanks to advancements in medical technology and improvements in quality of life, people are living longer. Although it affords us more time with loved ones, aging also comes with its own set of challenges. As seniors age, they sometimes require more specialized care that can only be provided in nursing homes or by qualified care providers, due to a loss of mental faculties or physical ailments that make living alone untenable.
Nursing home abuse is becoming an increasingly rampant problem. Unless proactive measures are taken, experts predict the problem will only escalate as the elderly population grows. Victims of nursing home abuse and their families are now exploring ways to combat this issue. One such approach is filing a personal injury lawsuit against negligent care facilities with the assistance of a nursing home abuse lawyer like KBA Attorneys.
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The Different Types Of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Physical Abuse
Elderly people can suffer physical abuse from caretakers, encompassing actions from pinching to striking, leading to harm or death.
Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
Older adults can experience nonconsensual sexual interactions.
Nursing Home Neglect
Elderly people may rely on caretakers for support, but not all caretakers adequately address their needs, resulting in potential neglect.
Who We Are
Reza Davani
PARTNERKBA is fortunate to work with Mr. Reza Davani because he is a true trial lawyer. He has tried many cases and is a student of the art, studying trial strategies, attending seminars, and always polishing his skills. His passion for client advocacy and willingness to fight made his partnership at KBA a great fit.
Brian Ketterer
CO-FOUNDER & SENIOR PARTNERA founding partner of Ketterer Browne & Associates, Brian Ketterer is recognized as one of the preeminent trial attorneys in the country, particularly in the area of plaintiff’s complex civil litigation and catastrophic injury. Over the course of his career, Mr. Ketterer has concentrated on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, representing plaintiffs who suffered devastating injuries or loss of life from unreasonably dangerous drugs or products.
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on several factors including:
- The nature of the injuries
- The severity of the injuries
- What suffering and trauma did the resident experience?
- What are the financial resources of the nursing home?
- Was there death involved?
Your Maryland nursing home abuse attorney will have knowledge of similar cases and a better idea of how to value your claim. What your case is worth all depends on the facts of the case and the jury that you draw if your case goes to trial. An attorney cannot guarantee you any amount when taking your case.
The first thing that you need to do is report the abuse to both the nursing home and to the relevant regulatory authority. The nursing home will have to inform the state and must conduct an immediate investigation. The best thing that you can do is to document the situation as much as possible by taking pictures and thorough notes. Consult a nursing home abuse attorney who may be able to help you investigate your suspicions and will know the right questions for you to ask.
The resident may file a lawsuit on their own behalf. However, many nursing home residents suffer from dementia or other forms of cognitive diseases and cannot file their own lawsuits. When this is the case, the family may file a lawsuit on behalf of the resident. Even if the abused nursing home resident has died, their estate may still file the claim and the family can receive compensation.
Nursing home residents have the right to an environment that is free from all types of abuse. They also have a right to receive the care and assistance with activities of daily life that nursing homes are intended to provide. There are numerous resident rights that are also set forth in federal and state regulations. In general, there is a right to receive reasonable care from the nursing home and its staff.
Neglect is any type of substandard care or breach of duty to provide care that injures a resident. Typically, you will know neglect when you see it. Here are some signs of neglect:
- The resident develops frequent infections such as urinary tract infections.
- The resident develops bedsores.
- The resident is malnourished or dehydrated.
Elder People Deserve Better.
With KBA Attorneys, let us help you get the justice and support you deserve.
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