Free Consultations 24/7
Home > Blog > Protecting Your...
More information has come to light in recent years about the rate at which nursing home abuse occurs. The most recent estimates show as many as one-third of all elderly individuals living in a long-term care facility will suffer harm at the hand of another person. Numbers like this leave many wondering who is most commonly responsible for acts of nursing home abuse.
While many cases involve a caregiver seriously harming an elderly patient, it’s important to remember that other patients are just as capable of committing such heinous acts. In fact, a nursing home resident was recently arrested after allegations arose that he raped and abused another patient at the facility.
19 Action News reports that on Sunday, January 11, a 57-year-old patient at Heartland of Mt. Airy on 2550 Banning Road in Springfield Township, Ohio, reported that her male roommate attacked her. Reports also indicate this wasn’t the first incident of abuse between the two, as the victim stated her attacker had verbally and mentally abused her in the past.
It’s important to protect your loved ones from such harm. A few ways you can help guard against nursing home abuse include:
At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, we’ve seen the devastating results nursing home abuse can have. That’s why our Cleveland personal injury lawyers are hopeful these tips help keep you and your loved ones safe from harm.
Apr
22, 2024
Medical malpractice claims are often difficult to win, and the difference between strong claims and weak claims is evidence, especially medical records. If you believe you’re a victim of medical malpractice, your medical records will be vital for building your case against the doctor, hospital, or clinic that you believe harmed you. These documents not […]
18, 2024
Injuries caused by auto accidents are painful, expensive, and can even be life-altering. When victims survive car accidents, they want to believe that the worst is over. But for some, the medical and financial consequences are just beginning. Shock is not just a term for being surprised or upset. It is an actual medical condition […]
15, 2024
The widespread availability of fast internet access and camera-equipped laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones mean that telemedicine and virtual doctor appointments are more convenient, personal, and effective than ever before. These types of visits became more and more common during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many patients, they have continued to be […]
08, 2024
One of the most important aspects of being a doctor is accurately diagnosing patients with the diseases or illnesses they suffer from. Accurately diagnosing patients gives doctors a chance to come up with treatment plans to manage their patients’ symptoms and help them get better, including prescribing medications, recommending surgery, and creating lifestyle modifications. However, […]
01, 2024
When a bad outcome happens in medicine, whether it’s after a doctor prescribes a prescription drug or a surgeon completes an operation, it’s common for patients to wonder if they’re victims of medical malpractice. However, proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s why many Ohio medical malpractice lawyers rely on the testimony of expert witnesses. […]
Accessibility Tools
