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It’s a difficult decision to trust your loved one’s care to a nursing home facility. But it’s even more difficult for families to learn that their trust has been betrayed. After considering your options and selecting a nursing home, you expect a certain level of care, but you never expect your loved one to be neglected or abused. The nursing home abuse lawyers at Taylor King Law understand your frustration.

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is far too common. If you suspect that your family member has suffered neglect or abuse by their nursing home, contact Taylor King. Our injury attorneys will be on your side – by your side.

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No firm in Arkansas is more committed to being on your side during what’s been a difficult time. You deserve legal representation you can trust.

If you have questions, we’re more than ready to listen. Our personal injury team will help you seek justice. We’ll hold your loved one’s healthcare professionals accountable. According to the Arkansas Adult Abuse Act, it is unlawful for any person or caregiver to abuse, neglect, or exploit any person under protection. Our attorneys will discuss the necessary steps for civil charges and, if necessary, how to proceed with criminal charges.

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What to Know About Nursing Home Abuse in Arkansas

More than 1.3 million reside in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the United States. Sadly, abuse and neglect in nursing homes is prevalent. Research suggests that 10 percent of nursing home residents will experience abuse.

However, the World Health Organization estimates the percentage of those experiencing abuse to be closer to 15 percent of all nursing home residents.

To further complicate, it’s widely accepted that nursing home neglect is underreported. Data suggests that for every instance of neglect reported, twenty-four instances go unreported.

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Who is Responsible for Nursing Home Neglect?

Nursing home residents can experience abuse from nurse aides, CNAs, therapists, physicians, administrators or staff, or even other residents. According to one survey, 2 out of 3 nursing home staff admitted to abusing or mistreating a resident at some point.

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine liability. In most cases, liability will fall on the abusing staff member. However, the nursing home facility may be responsible, or the administrator in charge of the facility.

According to the Arkansas Adults Abuse Act, a caregiver is defined as “a related or unrelated person, owner, agent, high managerial agent of a public or private organization, or a public or private organization that has the responsibility for the protection, care, or custody of an endangered or impaired adult as a result of assuming the responsibility voluntarily, by contract, through employment, or by order of the court.”

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Physical Abuse

When nursing home staff intentionally cause physical bodily harm, it’s considered physical abuse. Physical Abuse accounts for roughly 14% of all reported abuses.

Examples of physical abuse include a caretaker handling a resident with enough force to leave bruises and cause injury or a client being restrained too tightly.

Neglect

Neglect occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the basic needs of a patient. Nursing home staff can neglect to provide food or medication, or they may fail to provide attention. Isolation is a form of nursing home neglect.

Signs of neglect may include bedsores, malnourishment, or an apparent lack of hygiene. Though not all falls are due to neglect if a nursing home resident falls because a staff member is inattentive, it’s neglect. A slippery floor that causes a fall is another example of negligence.

Medical Malpractice

If an injury results from a medical professional’s negligence, it may fall under medical malpractice. To better understand how neglect may result in medical malpractice, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. In Arkansas, medical malpractice laws can be complex.

Financial Exploitation

Financial abuse is reported at the same rate as physical abuse. Nearly 14% of nursing home abuse cases are financial.

Financial exploitation may involve stealing belongings, stealing bank account information, misappropriating funds, or scamming a resident. According to the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, elder financial abuse scams are a multi-billion dollar industry with an estimated nationwide $2.9 billion annual financial loss.

Emotional Abuse

An estimated 33% of reported nursing home abuse cases are psychological in nature. Emotional abuse, or psychological abuse, occurs when a nursing home resident experiences emotional trauma or stress.

Psychological abuse can include taunting, threatening, or teasing. Yelling or screaming can cause emotional distress; or if a resident feels excluded or ignored.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse, though infrequent, still affects thousands of nursing home residents. It may involve non-consensual sexual conduct; however, sexual abuse can also include inappropriate touching or forcing a resident to watch sexual acts.

Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit in Arkansas

The statute of limitations for nursing home abuse claims in Arkansas is 3 years from the date of abuse. Your negligence lawsuit must be filed with the court within three years of the abuse.

If your loved one has been abused and you have questions about filing a nursing home negligence lawsuit, call Taylor King Law. We’ll help answer your questions and explain possible next steps. And, if needed, we’ll discuss damages and how we can help you and your family seek justice.

Damages in a Nursing Home Negligence Case

Your personal injury attorney will be required to prove cause of action, including damages, by use of the preponderance of evidence. Arkansas law allows injured parties to seek compensatory damages and costs for abuse, neglect, or theft, including reasonable expenses. Additionally, punitive damages may also be available.

Arkansas Injury Lawyers On your side by your side

If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home negligence, we have the experience and the understanding to ensure you receive the justice you deserve. You can call or visit any of our seven locations across Arkansas and into Texas. An initial consultation with an injury lawyer is both free and confidential. We’ll answer all your questions, and because we work on a contingency basis, you won’t owe us anything until we settle your case.

It’s been our promise to be on the side of our friends and neighbors in Arkansas for 30 years. With more than 275 years of combined experience, our expert legal team is proud to represent you and your loved ones.

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