Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Scranton
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Guiding Northeast PA Through Trying Times
Industry Recognition
All four of our lawyers at Foley Law Firm have been designated as “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.” We are one of the few PA firms outside of Philadelphia to be awarded this distinction. Thomas J. Foley, Jr. is recognized for his medical malpractice expertise, and Tom Foley and Michael Foley are recognized for their personal injury expertise in “Best Lawyers in America.”
Broad Expertise
Our team of attorneys works alongside trusted professionals in the fields of medicine, psychology, finance, and more to build compelling cases that accurately demonstrate the extent of the damage to maximize your compensation.
Affordable Representation
Our nursing home abuse attorneys offer free consultations, so it costs you nothing to determine if you have a case. We also work on contingency, meaning we don’t get paid unless and until we win your case.
“I strongly recommend Foley Law."
“I strongly recommend The Foley law firm to anyone in need of legal assistance. Tom Jr and the Foley team, are exemplary in every aspect of law and client care. The Foley law firm is very transparent and will go above and beyond by any means necessary to ensure you are taken care of. They not only won my case, but they were able to get me over $1M!"
Margaret
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
While we want to trust nursing home staff to properly care for our elderly loved ones, it's smart to be on the lookout for signs of abuse.
If a caretaker strikes, shakes, or improperly restrains your loved one, it is considered physical abuse. Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, welts, scars, and bandages are all indicators of possible physical abuse. If you notice signs of physical abuse, put an attorney on your side so we can protect your loved one and other nursing home residents.
When caretakers use intimidating tones, threats, insults, or demeaning language, it can have detrimental effects on your loved one. The signs of emotional abuse can be subtle but include depression, emotional and social distancing, and other changes in your loved one’s behavior. If you notice these changes, contact us to see if you have a case.
Nursing home residents are often vulnerable, making them susceptible to sexual abuse. If your loved one has experienced sexual abuse, you may notice unexplained injuries on their legs, withdrawn behavior, fear, and new difficulty with motor skills. They may also test positive for STIs. If you suspect this heinous form of elder abuse, don’t hesitate to contact our Scranton attorneys.
Nursing home staff members sometimes take advantage of elderly residents. While financial abuse can be difficult to spot because there are no physical or behavioral signs, it can include identity theft, forgery, forcing an elder to change their will, or theft of money or other possessions. Our attorneys can monitor your loved one’s accounts to find evidence of financial abuse.
Nursing home residents often require medical care. If nursing home staff doesn’t give patients their medication, gives them the wrong dosage, or fails to provide equipment that helps with physical limitations, they can be held liable for medical malpractice. One of our attorneys is known for his expertise in the field of medical malpractice.
While abuse is intentional, negligence arises from the inability or failure to provide a certain standard of care. This leads to unintended, but often severe, harm. Signs of negligence include bed sores, rapid weight loss, severe dryness of the mouth, poor living conditions, and poor hygiene. You can protect your loved one from negligence, and our personal injury lawyers can help.
Be sure to visit the nursing home often to monitor changes in your loved one’s behavior, health, and physical appearance. In many cases, only the vigilance and quick action of an elderly person’s family prevent further abusive and negligent acts from taking place.
Do You Suspect Abuse? Here's How You Can Help Your Loved One:
- Listen to your loved one’s complaints, fears, and expressions of sadness or anger.
- Take any reports of being hit, pushed, sexually harassed, or otherwise mistreated by the nursing home staff or other residents seriously.
- Document signs of abuse by taking photos of injuries, saving medical records, and keeping a journal.
- Talk to nursing home administrators and pay close attention to explanations—or lack thereof—provided by staff members regarding changes in your loved one’s health, behavior, medication, and physical appearance.
- Report abuse to the authorities if it’s obvious to you that it’s taking place.
- Contact our attorneys at Foley Law Firm serving Scranton, Stroudsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and all of Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim When the Worst Happens to Your Family
Tragically, many victims of nursing home abuse or negligence die as a result. In cases such as these, our personal injury attorneys can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the victim’s family. For your wrongful death case to be successful, you must be able to prove that your loved one’s death was due to an act of negligence or abuse and could have been prevented. Common causes of wrongful death in nursing homes include:
- Drowning
- Injuries sustained while wandering
- Slip and fall injuries
- Medical negligence
Any compensation our attorneys win in your case can go toward medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.
“He fought for me.”
“My attorney is Michael Foley. He is the epitome of efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy. He listened to my point of view and fought for me like a bulldog to get the best settlement possible.”
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