Local Law Firms Home > Medical Malpractice Overview > Nursing Home Malpractice > Physical Abuse Physical abuse of senior citizens is a serious event and physical abuse can take many verities, it does not just mean hurting someone with a weapon. Physical abuse against a senior citizen can means any variation of danger or pain that is inflicted on them by another party. This can result in severe health consequences for the individual. This type of physical abuse is referred to as assault and battery and if a weapon is used during the act, it is then referred to as aggravated assault. Most senior citizen patients in nursing homes are extremely vulnerable to physical abuse by a nursing home worker or another victim and could be gravely injured. In some cases, physical abuse amongst an elderly patient results in death.
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the nursing home or paid caregiver can be held liable for any cases of physical abuse. They should be held responsible for the harm, damage, pain and suffering they have caused to the senior citizen. The nursing home employees need to be held liable for their actions when they are entrusted to provide proper medical care for the elderly nursing home patient that is physically harmed at their hands or from lack of supervision. When your elderly loved one has been harmed while a patient at a nursing home, our medical malpractice attorneys can safeguard their rights and hold the abusers liable. Did you know? Some victims of physical abuse are afraid to come forward. Because of this, it is important to look for any signs and contact a lawyer if you suspect abuse.
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