If you have made the decision to place a family member in a nursing facility, you hope you have made the right choice. Leaving a loved one in nursing home care means you place your trust in strangers and hope that your relative’s medical and emotional needs are met.
If you discover that someone you love has experienced abuse or neglect at a care facility, you probably feel angry, guilty, and confused—but a personal injury attorney could help. You should seek immediate assistance from a compassionate Framingham nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C.
Nursing homes are known by various names, such as assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, and elder care homes. The level of care provided at each type of facility depends on how well the residents are able to care for themselves. Some facilities are like apartments or hotels, and the residents can come and go as they please. In other facilities, residents need round-the-clock nursing care.
Abuse is an intentional act or failure to act that causes harm. Abuse may include striking or beating a resident. It may also include other forms of harm, such as:
Residents may be afraid to report abuse for fear of worse treatment when family or friends leave. You may need to monitor them to learn the truth.
Neglect is an unintentional act or omission by someone who has a duty to act on behalf of the victim. In a nursing home setting, it may include failing to turn or move a sedentary patient, failing to provide sufficient food or water, or misusing medication. It can be difficult for family members to realize neglect is happening because the effects can be subtle until a patient is seriously ill or injured.
One of our Framingham attorneys could help you if you suspect your relative has suffered abuse or neglect while living in a care facility.
Proving abuse or neglect in a nursing home case can be difficult because your family member may be afraid or unable to provide the evidence you need. If you contact our office, we could explain what you must do to get the necessary evidence.
At Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., we understand your anger and confusion when confronted with this upsetting situation. Our lawyers could review the details of your family member’s neglect or abuse case and explain your options for holding the Framingham nursing facility accountable. We could also provide guidance on how to gather medical records and photos of suspected abuse, as well as how to make notes about changes in your loved one’s behavior.
In some cases, such as a sexual abuse case, it may be necessary to file a criminal case as well as a civil claim. Your attorney will let you know if we must notify law enforcement in your relative’s case.
If you contact a Framingham nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer from our firm, we could give you compassionate and zealous legal representation. Our legal team will be available to answer your questions and keep you informed about the progress of your case from start to finish.
In Massachusetts, you only have three years from the date you first discovered the abuse or neglect to file a claim. Our attorneys could work quickly to get your claim processed and filed within that deadline. Your initial consultation is free. Call Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. today so we can begin helping your loved one.
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