Nursing Home Abuse
It's an unfortunate fact that a small percentage of nursing home residents suffer avoidable injuries because of a care facility's negligence. And in some situations, a care facility employee's carelessness or intentional actions can rise to the level of abuse. Whether a nursing home resident is harmed as a result of an accident, or by conduct that might also qualify as a crime, a civil lawsuit is always on the table as a potential legal remedy. In this section, we'll touch on some of the key practical and legal issues that arise in cases like these.
Introduction to Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse
Introduction to Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Law: Basics
How to identify the signs of elder abuse in a nursing home or other care facility, and what to do about it.
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Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Injury or Abuse
If you suspect misconduct on the part of a care facility or one of its employees, here's what to do.
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Reporting Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse
If you suspect misconduct on the part of a care facility or one of its employees, here's what to do.
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Who is Liable for Nursing Home Injury or Abuse?
Is the nursing home facility always liable for a resident's abuse or injury? What about third parties?
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Common Kinds of Nursing Home Abuse
Neglect and abuse can take a number of forms -- whether physical, emotional, and financial. Learn more.
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How Can Adult Protective Services Help in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?
Learn about APS's role in a suspected nursing home abuse situation, and how to contact the right agency.
Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
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Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents
There are a number of federal and state laws that are designed to protect residents of nursing homes from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
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Proving Damages in a Nursing Home Injury or Abuse Case
In a lawsuit for nursing home abuse or injuries, proving harm and other losses is crucial.
More Legal Topics
- Accidents and Injuries Involving Children
- Asbestos, Chemicals & Toxic Torts
- Dangerous Products & Drugs
- Defamation, Slander and Libel
- Dog Bites & Other Injuries
- Intentional Torts
- Maritime Worker Injuries & the Jones Act
- Medical Malpractice
- More Common Injury Cases
- Personal Injury Claims
- Property Damage Claims
- Resolving Your Personal Injury Case
- Slip and Fall Claims and Premises Liability
- Work-Related Injuries
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Accidents and Injuries Involving Children
- Asbestos, Chemicals & Toxic Torts
- Dangerous Products & Drugs
- Defamation, Slander and Libel
- Dog Bites & Other Injuries
- Intentional Torts
- Maritime Worker Injuries & the Jones Act
- Medical Malpractice
- More Common Injury Cases
- Personal Injury Claims
- Property Damage Claims
- Resolving Your Personal Injury Case
- Slip and Fall Claims and Premises Liability
- Work-Related Injuries
- Wrongful Death Claims
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