When our aging relatives and loved ones move to a nursing home or long-term care facility, we expect that they will be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. This vulnerable population needs attentive, diligent caregivers who will provide the appropriate level of care. If your loved one was mistreated or abused in their Connecticut nursing home, they may be able to hold the at-fault party responsible in a nursing home abuse injury claim.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, are focused on providing compassionate, dedicated representation to victims of nursing home abuse in Connecticut. Our lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience, and we use this experience to help each of our clients navigate the legal process and create strong cases for compensation. There is a limited amount of time to file a nursing home abuse case, so contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Elder abuse is a complex problem with multiple factors and a variety of red flags, which can differ depending on the type of abuse. The difficulty with identifying when an aging loved one is being abused is that there is no single pattern, behavior, or sign of nursing home abuse.
Physical abuse includes physical acts of violence or force to cause pain or injury, including pushing, hitting, kicking, and physical restraint. It can also include improper use of medications as a form of physical punishment. Signs of this type of abuse can include:
Inappropriate touching or forcing a resident to look at sexual content against their will are two examples of sexual abuse that occurs in Connecticut nursing homes. If you suspect your loved one has experienced this abuse, you may notice withdrawal from activities or socialization, depressed mood, emotional dysregulation, or urinary tract infections.
There are many more behaviors and signs that could indicate abuse in nursing home residents, so if you suspect your aging loved one is being neglected or mistreated, contact the attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. One of our nursing home abuse lawyers will be glad to discuss what options may be available to you.
Connecticut law states that nursing home residents who have been abused have the right to take legal action against the person or entity responsible. Nursing homes may be held liable because these facilities have a duty to care for their residents. When they fail to uphold that duty, and patients are harmed as a result, it could mean the nursing home is responsible for that harm.
Nursing home patients are provided with certain rights in Connecticut, including the right to receive quality care and the right to reject medical services. These patient rights also state that nursing home facilities and their staff cannot neglect or abuse residents. If you or your loved one’s rights were not protected in a nursing home, the facility may be to blame for any harm their negligence caused.
Navigating liability and proving fault in a Connecticut nursing home abuse case is challenging. When you work with an experienced lawyer, you can trust that they will build a strong case to establish fault and give you the best chance at successfully recovering damages.
If you suspect an aging relative is being abused or neglected in their nursing home and has suffered a serious injury or death as a result, schedule a free consultation with the nursing home abuse lawyers at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, right away to discuss filing a claim.
