St. John’s Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Pursuing Justice for Your Loved One’s Injuries

No one ever wants to believe that their family members may end up being abused in a nursing home. Sadly, nursing home abuse occurs every day, leaving families seeking justice for the harm and mistreatment of their loved ones. Most nursing homes and their insurers have legal teams whose primary task is to find ways to deny claims and protect their reputations.

If your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or died as a result of their injuries, contact our St. John’s nursing home abuse lawyers immediately. NOVA Injury Law has a proven track record of helping families obtain the justice they deserve. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation, during which we can discuss your legal options.

What is Considered Nursing Home Abuse?

Although nursing home abuse can take many forms, some of the most frequently reported types of misconduct include:

Physical abuse: Physical abuse occurs when staff members intentionally cause harm to nursing home residents, and many include hitting, slapping, shoving, or using restraints even if the situation does not justify it
Neglect: Neglect refers to the failure to provide necessary care to residents. Common examples include unsanitary living conditions, lack of hygiene or medical care, or inadequate food and water
Psychological abuse: Also referred to as emotional abuse, it includes actions that cause mental distress. Examples include staff members belittling, intimidating, making threats, or isolating residents
Sexual abuse: Sexual abuse includes sexual assault, groping, unwanted touching, or forcing a resident to view sexually explicit material
Financial abuse: The unauthorized use of a resident’s funds or property. Examples include stealing a victim’s credit or debit cards, checks, or changing a power of attorney for financial gain

What are Some Potential Warning Signs That May Indicate My Loved One is Being Abused?

If you suspect that your loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home there are several warning signs of abuse that you should be aware of so you take proper action. Warning signs include:

Unexplained bruises or broken bones
The presence of bedsores
Unsanitary conditions such as dirty sheets or clothing
Your loved one suddenly becomes distant and withdraws from socializing and activities
Unexplained STDs or bruises on genitals
Unexplained charges or withdrawals to your family member’s bank accounts or credit cards

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?

If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse you need a qualified lawyer who will fight to help your family member receive the justice they deserve. When you consult a lawyer they will thoroughly review your case and determine the best course of action. If your lawyer determines that you have a strong case, they can help gather critical evidence that supports your claim and file a lawsuit to recover compensation.

Your lawyer will fight to hold the guilty parties accountable for their actions and work to maximize compensation for damages such as:

Medical bills
Cost of future care
Emotional distress
Fear, embarrassment, or humiliation

Contact Our St. John’s Law Firm Immediately to Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Case

NOVA Injury Law is passionately committed to holding all negligent parties accountable for the abuse your loved one suffered. If we agree to take your case, we will build a solid case that stands up to legal scrutiny and pursue maximum compensation for your family member. Our lawyers are familiar with the tactics that insurance companies use to try and deny claims and are fearless when standing up to their legal teams. Contact our St. John’s law firm today at 1-800-262-8104 to book a free consultation, and let us start the process of helping you move forward.