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According to the National Institute on Aging, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are neglected, abused, or financially exploited every year. These older victims are often afraid to report mistreatment or they are unaware that they are being abused. The compassionate Englewood Cliffs nursing home accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. is dedicated to protecting the rights of those individuals who are being mistreated. Our skilled team has more than 120 years of combined experience, and we pursue justice for victims of elder abuse.
When we think of elder abuse, what first comes to mind may be physical abuse, which becomes evident when an older adult has bruises or cuts. But elder abuse can take many forms, including:
Elder abuse is not limited to nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Elder abuse may take place in the individual’s own home, their family member’s home, or another environment.
Older adults may be mistreated by caregivers, family members, health care providers, friends, or strangers.
The knowledgeable Englewood Cliffs nursing home abuse lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. understands the many different forms of elder abuse and skillfully pursues justice for victims.
Victims of elder abuse have rights and protections under the law. Nursing homes are required to provide “duty of care” to their residents, which includes providing shelter, food, medical care, and hygiene. The range of services provided by nursing home staff ranges from administering medication, preparing food, assisting with therapy, providing physical activities, and more. Because many different duties are performed by a variety of individuals, there are a multitude of activities and settings where a nursing home resident may suffer abuse or injury.
For the most part, nursing homes can be held liable for injury or abuse that involves any of the following and more:
If it can be demonstrated that the nursing home was negligent and that the negligence caused or contributed to the resident’s illness or injuries, the nursing home may be held liable for any damages. Recovering compensation for nursing home abuse is challenging and complicated. Let us help. Arrange for a free consultation with an experienced Englewood Cliffs nursing home accident lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.
The borough of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is located in Bergen County. Englewood Cliffs sits just across the Hudson River from the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. Serving as home to approximately 5,370 residents, Englewood Cliffs is also the headquarters of several major corporations.
Elder abuse refers to any negligent, intentional, knowing act by a caregiver or another individual that inflicts harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable older adult. Elder abuse occurs regardless of a person’s gender, race, religion or ethnic background. Every year, this form of abuse occurs to many adults over the age of 60 years. Elder abuse may take place at an assisted living facility, nursing home, an older individual’s home, or a family member’s house. Elder abuse may take the form of physical abuse, emotional/psychological abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial abuse, or sexual abuse. If you suspect that a family member or loved one is the victim of elder abuse, reach out for help immediately. The nursing home abuse lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. offers free, no obligation consultations for those individuals who are concerned about an instance of elder abuse.
Some of the more common signs of elder abuse include a marked change in behavior, such as becoming withdrawn, not participating in activities he or she enjoys, or becoming easily agitated. Bruises, scars, burns, or cuts that are unexplained. Weight loss, bedsores, broken eyeglasses, lack of a walker or hearing aid, unkempt clothing, poor hygiene, and difficulty sleeping are all signs of possible elder abuse. Other signs of elder abuse include signs of insufficient care, and unpaid bills — rent, mortgage, home eviction notices — in spite of sufficient financial resources.
If you suspect that an older adult is a victim of elder abuse, first try speaking privately with the individual. Ask them how they are feeling and what is happening. Share your concerns and your desire to help. Report what you see and learn to adult protective services; you do not need to prove elder abuse in order to call them — adult protective services will perform an investigation. Visit the National Center for Elder Abuse for additional information and resources and schedule a free consultation with an experienced Englewood Cliffs nursing home abuse lawyer at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.
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