Fighting on Behalf of the Abused Elderly
When we put an elderly loved one in a nursing home, we never imagine we are putting them in danger of any kind of harm. Taking care of an elderly loved one can become a full-time job, which is why we put our trust into the employees of nursing homes in the first place. An ideal nursing home is a healthy, safe, and pleasant environment for all of its residents. However, this unfortunately isn’t always the case, as cruel abuse can occur more often than you think.
Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes is sadly rising at an alarming rate, causing great concern for all involved. Most elderly people don’t speak up about the abuse as often as it occurs, and our Greenville, SC personal injury lawyer at Jordan Law Center refuses to sit idly by while these horrific crimes occur. Psychological abuse is one of the most frighteningly difficult to catch forms of abuse, because unlike physical abuse, it doesn’t leave any marks the rest of the world can see. Psychological abuse, however, can be just as damaging as other forms of abuse, if not more.
Some examples of psychological abuse in a nursing home include but are not limited to:
- Lying
- Seclusion or isolation from other residents
- Exclusion from group activities
- Psychological manipulation
- Direct or indirect threats
- Mocking or minimizing
- Refusing food or drink
- Ignoring the resident, especially leaving the resident alone for long stretches
These gut-wrenching actions occur every day, and can cause an irreversible trauma to your elderly loved one. At Jordan Law Center, our personal injury lawyer makes it our mission to combat against these horrible crimes of abuse because we believe no one should have to suffer so deeply at the hands of a malicious or psychologically-disturbed caregiver. Because these caregivers are in a position of power on a daily basis, your elderly loved one may be less likely to speak up, for fear of having more punishments come their way after the fact.
Aggressive & Compassionate Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Ready to Help
At Jordan Law Center, we are proud to be advocates for the voiceless masses of elderly patients who have been abused at the hands of a nursing center or caregiver. If you or a loved one have undergone such atrocities, you may be liable to compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. Elder abuse is a serious crime and we strive to use extensive experience, knowledge, and passion to advocate to stand up for those who have been wronged.
