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.
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.
Common Kinds of Nursing Home Abuse
Neglect and abuse can take a number of forms -- whether physical, emotional, and financial. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.