Nursing Home Physical Abuse Lawyer
Nursing Home Negligence Attorney
Where there are vulnerable people—as in a nursing home, group home, or assisted living facility—there are unfortunately staff members who prey on residents who cannot protect themselves. All too often the perpetrators preying on these vulnerable residents are employees with a long history of criminal activity. When you suspect that a loved one has been physically abused, talk to a nursing home physical abuse lawyer at Knapp & Roberts in Scottsdale, Arizona.
ABUSE in Arizona is defined as ANY of the following:
1) Intentional infliction of emotional harm; or
2) Injury caused by negligent acts or omissions; or
3) Unreasonable confinement; or
4) Sexual abuse or sexual assault.
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If you notice suspicious bruises or a sudden change in your relative's behavior, question the nurses, aides, and the doctor about the possibility of physical abuse. Physical abuse can subject your loved one to fear, anxiety, physical harm, and wrongful death.
- Improper staffing: Nursing homes have an obligation to screen new employees to assure there are no convictions for violent behavior.
- Inadequate staffing: When there is a shortage of staff members, it can be difficult to know that all patients are safe and are being treated with dignity and respect.
- Inadequate training: Caring for people who are physically, emotionally, or mentally challenged can be stressful. Did the nursing home assure that all staff members had training in how to manage their stress? Some people react to stress by beating vulnerable people.
- Inadequate monitoring: Physical abuse may come from other residents as well as from staff members. The staff needs to be aware of possible problems, including watching for bullying behavior or watching for injuries and fearful reactions.
The nursing home abuse attorneys at the Knapp & Roberts law firm represent nursing home negligence clients throughout Arizona, particularly the communities of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Yuma, Flagstaff, Peoria, Surprise, Queen Creek, and Tucson.
Free initial consultation. If you have an abuse case you wish to discuss with one of our attorneys at no charge please contact us by telephone, email, or complete the Do I Have a Case form and one of our attorneys will contact you. If for some reason we are not the right attorneys for your case we will gladly refer you to another lawyer who can help. It will not cost you anything.
