Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse in Atlanta Nursing Homes

Sexual abuse in nursing homes not only occurs when a member of the staff abuses a resident, but may also develop when a stranger, resident or family member participates in any type of nonconsensual sexual contact with an elderly patient. In each of these instances, the facility may be liable for the incident under elder abuse laws. For instance, if a nursing home fails to properly screen its employees and hires a nurse’s aide with a history of mistreatment, it may be liable should that employee sexually abuse a resident. Likewise, the facility can also be implicated if a lack of security or supervision leads to sexual abuse in a nursing home. 

To ensure its residents are free from sexual and other forms of nursing home abuse, assisted living facilities are required to take certain precautionary measures, such as screening job applicants, providing adequate training and supervision and scheduling an adequate number of staff members at any given time. Should they fail to meet these requirements, and a nursing home resident is sexually abused as a result, the facility may be liable for damages resulting from the incident. To find out if our nursing home abuse attorneys can pursue a claim against an assisted living facility on your loved one’s behalf, fill out our free, no obligation case review form. 

Signs of Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Because the elderly are more susceptible to certain types of mistreatment, including sexual abuse, those who made the difficult decision of placing a loved one in a nursing home should be on the alert for signs which could indicate abuse. Common signs of sexual abuse seen among nursing home residents include the following:

Relatives of nursing home residents are urged to familiarize themselves with the signs of sexual nursing home abuse, as elderly patients are often too intimidated or too afraid to speak about the abuse. Additionally, physically or mentally impaired patients may be unable to communicate the incident. 

Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

If your loved one is showing signs of nursing home abuse, it may be possible for you to take legal action against the facility. Generally, a nursing home abuse lawsuit would provide the resident and their loved ones an opportunity to recover compensation for the physical pain, medical expenses and mental anguish resulting from the abuse. Most importantly, suing a nursing home can help put an end to the sexual abuse and avoid future instances of abuse. Our Atlanta nursing home abuse attorneys are providing a free case review to anyone who suspects their loved one is being sexually abused in an elder care facility, so do not hesitate to contact us today by completing the form on the right.