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Nursing Home Physical Assault Injuries
When someone makes the difficult decision to place a parent, sibling or spouse in a nursing home, he or she expects the staff to properly care for and treat that person with dignity and respect. Sadly, when they enter these facilities, many elderly individuals experience neglect and even physical abuse. Doing a quick Internet search for physical assault injuries in nursing homes will reveal just how common the problem is.
Types of Physical Assault
Physical assault and abuse in nursing homes can take many forms including the following:
- Pushing or shoving
- Unnecessary or excessive physical restraint
- Shaking
- Slapping or hitting
- Burning
- Pinching
- Pulling hair
- Any other intentional force that could cause injury or pain
Signs of Physical Assault
While nursing home workers have a moral and legal obligation to provide a safe environment for residents, this doesn’t always happen. Therefore, it’s crucial to be familiar with these common signs of physical abuse in Arizona nursing homes:
- Fractures and sprains
- Black eyes
- Rope or belt marks
- Abrasions and bruises
- Internal injuries or bleeding
- Hair loss
- Unexplained anxiety or fearfulness (especially if it occurs when a specific staff member is present)
Phoenix nursing home injury lawyers can help you seek justice if a nursing home worker physically assaulted a loved one who is also a nursing home resident. Victims can and should bring such despicable actions to the attention of the appropriate courts to help protect our society’s most vulnerable citizens. The personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have handled these types of cases in the past, and they can provide caring and compassionate support. Contact them to arrange a complimentary case evaluation to determine whether your situation warrants legal action.
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