Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Nursing homes are supposed to care for our elderly loved ones.
However, due to negligence or intentional harm, they may instead cause pain, suffering, or even wrongful death.
If your family member has suffered nursing home abuse, contact Younker Hyde Macfarlane in Salt Lake City, UT, for a free consultation.
What Is Nursing Home Abuse?
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Nursing home abuse is a specific kind of elder abuse that nursing home residents may face. Depending on the degree of that abuse, you may need assistance with a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Both have varying amounts of time in which to file, so it's critical that you act now.
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The Two Main Types Of Nursing Home Abuse
Negligence
Many instances of nursing home abuse occur due to negligence on the part of nurses, healthcare assistants, and doctors when they breach the standard of care. The results of negligence can range from worsening injuries, like bedsores, to wrongful death.
Deliberate Abuse
Deliberate abuse is an intentional action or pattern of actions designed to harm and intimidate. It can include physical and non-physical abuse, as well as sexual abuse. Because of the danger of harm or death, it may lead victims to remain silent, even if family members notice something suspicious.
Examples of Nursing Home Abuse
If your family member has suffered abuse like this while in a nursing home, contact our Salt Lake City nursing home abuse lawyers for a free, no-obligation consultation:
Physical Abuse
Tragically, some nursing home staff may cause physical harm to residents. Elder injuries are especially dangerous as older people may struggle to heal, have longer recovery times, or pass away from their injuries.
Neglect
Lack of care can result in injuries and distress. It can also create an unsuitable or dangerous environment. Bedsores, untreated injuries, and unclean living conditions are some of the most common forms of nursing home neglect.
Sexual Abuse
Many elderly people may have trouble communicating or they may experience memory loss due to conditions like dementia. Tragically, this makes them vulnerable to sexual abuse from nursing home staff.
Wrongful Death
Sadly, nursing home residents may pass away due to the neglect and abuse they suffer at the hands of staff. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or malicious acts of caregivers, our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you seek justice and compensation.
Don't Let Time Run Out On a Nursing Home Lawsuit
The statute of limitations for nursing home abuse in Utah can vary dramatically. You may have just one year to file a nursing home lawsuit if your loved one experienced elder abuse in a home led by the government.
Throughout this stressful and painful time, Younker Hyde Macfarlane can help you and your family receive compensation. We can also fight to ensure that the responsible parties face consequences for their harmful actions.
Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not get paid unless we obtain a settlement or jury award for your case. Contact our Salt Lake City office for your free consultation or call:
801-335-6467
Common Nursing Home Abuse Injuries
Due to age and other factors, nursing home injuries often have a significant impact on the victim's health, and in many instances can result in premature death. They may stem from neglect, abuse, or a combination of both.
Common injuries include:
- Bedsores
- Dehydration
- Over-medication
- Choking, which can cause wrongful death
- Sexual abuse
- Broken bones and fractures as a result of falls
Common Causes of Nursing Home Injuries
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2018
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View on GoogleHow Can Younker Hyde Macfarlane Establish That Nursing Home Abuse Has Occurred?
Medical professionals owe a duty to their patients and have a professional obligation to abide by a reasonable standard of care.
In any instance of potential malpractice, the defendant's actions will be weighed against what their peers would have done in the same position.
At our Salt Lake City law firm, we investigate our cases fully, consulting medical professionals and other experts to determine who is liable. If it can be shown that a party failed to abide by a reasonable standard of care and did not act in accordance with peer-accepted behavior, they may be considered liable for negligence.
Working With Experts
We work with medical and healthcare professionals to determine if the standard of care has been upheld and duties performed. Our network of witnesses in Utah and beyond can help us establish liability beyond doubt.
With more than 30 years of experience and a network of over 1,000 consultants, you can trust us to thoroughly evaluate your case, determine fault, and take appropriate action against the liable parties. Younker Hyde Macfarlane offers free, no-obligation consultations, so there's no drawback to learning what our firm and its resources can do for your case.
Progressive Health Decline The Hidden Danger of Nursing Home Abuse
As we age, it can be common to lose motor function and memory. However, this progression can sometimes conceal the effects of nursing home abuse.
In the case of nursing home neglect, it can result in worsening illness or injuries that could have been resolved or alleviated with treatment. For intentional abuse, the expected effects of aging may also allow abusers to hide the truth of their crimes.
Additionally, nursing homes are required to have a doctor on staff, but in many cases, the doctor works on a contract basis and is not an employee of the nursing home or assisted living facility. They may also rely on unqualified or less-involved individuals, to disastrous results. This can lead to an avoidable progressive health decline.
During the Stress and Pain of a Wrongful Death Younker Hyde Macfarlane Can Help
Our loved ones are irreplaceable. Though a wrongful death lawsuit can never make up for the time lost with them, it can save lives in the future and give your family the means to cope with your loss. Younker Hyde Macfarlane can guide you through the process at our Salt Lake City office.
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2021
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2020
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