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Atlanta Nursing Home Mental Abuse Lawyers
Emotional abuse in nursing homes is illegal under federal and state law. Nursing home residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and may have legal recourse when the facility’s negligence results in the mental deterioration of an elderly patient. If you suspect your loved one is falling victim to mental abuse in a nursing home, fill out our free case review form to find out if our nursing home abuse attorneys can help put an end to the abuse.
Mental Abuse in Nursing Homes
Emotional, verbal and mental abuse in nursing homes refers to the intentional inflection of fear, distress or anguish. Making verbal threats, forcing a resident into isolation, and giving a resident the silent treatment are among the examples of emotional nursing home abuse. This type of nursing home abuse may manifest the following signs in the resident:
- Fear of family and friends
- Unexplained fear, stress or anxiety
- Depression
- Withdrawal
- Unresponsiveness
- Unusual behavior such as rocking, sucking or laying in the fetal position
When mental nursing home abuse is found to be the cause of these strange behaviors, the facility may be liable if it was negligent. Failure to screen job applicants, failure to supervise employees and failure to properly staff the facility are among the ways a nursing home can be negligent in causing mental nursing home abuse.
Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Our nursing home abuse attorneys have experience in handling elder abuse claims, and understand the legal rights afforded to nursing home residents. Not only can these rights be enforced, but legal action can be taken simultaneously against the nursing home for their negligence. A nursing home abuse lawsuit can seek monetary damages for the injured resident, and can help set an example of care for other facilities, which may prevent future instances of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you need legal assistance with your mental nursing home abuse matter, contact our Atlanta elder law attorneys today for a no-cost, no-obligation review of your claim.
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