Toledo Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Every day, families throughout Toledo face the difficult decision to move their loved ones into nursing homes, believing they’ll receive the care and respect they deserve. Too often, that trust is breached by neglect or abuse.

When facilities fail to meet basic standards of care, elderly residents often suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. No one should have to endure mistreatment in what should be their home and a place of safety.

At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, we stand up for abused residents and their families by holding negligent nursing homes accountable. With deep compassion and relentless advocacy, our attorneys work hard to bring justice to people affected by nursing home abuse.

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse occurs when caregivers harm residents through intentional actions or neglect. Abuse can take many forms, some obvious and others a bit more subtle. They include:

• Physical Abuse: Inflicting harm through hitting, slapping, kicking, or using excessive restraints.
• Emotional Abuse: Verbal threats, humiliation, intimidation, or social isolation.
• Sexual Abuse: Any non-consensual sexual contact, harassment, or assault.
• Financial Exploitation: Theft, coercion, or unauthorized use of a resident’s money, credit cards, or assets.
• Neglect: Failing to provide necessities such as food, hydration, medical care, hygiene, and mobility assistance, leading to conditions like malnutrition, dehydration, or bedsores.

Each of these forms of abuse can cause irreparable harm. In many cases, victims are unable to speak up due to fear, cognitive decline, or physical limitations, making it even more critical that they have an advocate to pursue justice and be their voice.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

When nursing home abuse occurs, multiple parties may be responsible, including:

• Nursing Home Staff: Caregivers, nurses, or aides who engage in abuse or neglect.
• Administrators and Facility Owners: Those responsible for hiring, training, and enforcing safety protocols.
• Third-Party Contractors: External medical providers, maintenance personnel, or security staff who fail in their duties or contribute to abuse.

Our legal team conducts thorough investigations to identify all responsible parties and build strong cases.

How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse

Families should remain vigilant and look for warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. As mentioned, some nursing home residents cannot speak up for many reasons. They need your eyes and ears open on their behalf. It is critical for maintaining their safety and recognizing signs of abuse.  

Potential signs of nursing home abuse include:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, burns, or fractures
• Frequent hospital visits or delayed medical treatment
• Sudden changes in mood, withdrawal, or fear of caregivers
• Poor hygiene, dirty clothing, or unsanitary living conditions
• Rapid weight loss, dehydration, or untreated bedsores
• Missing personal belongings or unexplained financial transactions

If you suspect a loved one is being mistreated, trust your instincts and seek legal help immediately.

Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents

Nursing home residents are protected under both Ohio and federal laws, ensuring their right to dignity, safety, and proper care. Here are a few of those legal rights:

• The Right to Safe and Adequate Care: Residents must receive proper medical attention, hygiene assistance, and living conditions.
• Protection from Abuse and Neglect: Facilities must take active steps to prevent harm and investigate any complaints.
• The Right to Voice Grievances: Residents and their families have the right to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

The legal team at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy fights to uphold these rights. We ensure nursing homes are held accountable when they fail to protect their residents and follow these very specific legal responsibilities.

Why Choose Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy?

When a loved one suffers abuse or neglect in a nursing home, families deserve a legal team that not only understands the complexities of elder abuse cases but also truly cares. The last thing an abuse victim and their family need is an unfeeling and detached legal representative.

At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, we know how important it is that all injury victims feel safe in what is probably one of the most vulnerable positions they’ll ever be in. That’s why we have built a strong reputation as a firm that compassionately stands up for nursing home abuse victims and fights for the justice they deserve.

Our team brings the following to each case:

• Extensive Experience: Decades of handling complex elder abuse cases with access to important resources like expert witnesses.
• Compassionate Representation: We treat each case with the care and dedication it deserves.
• Proven Results: Our team has secured significant settlements and verdicts for victims of nursing home neglect and abuse.

We have seen firsthand the pain and frustration families feel when their loved ones are mistreated. This understanding intensifies our commitment to holding negligent facilities accountable.

Contact Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Today

If you suspect nursing home abuse/neglect in Toledo, don’t delay getting help. Your loved one’s safety and well-being could be at risk.

Our skilled attorneys are ready to investigate your case and fight for justice. Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us help you protect your loved one and secure the compensation they deserve.