KANSAS CITY NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER

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Speak with an experienced Kansas City nursing home abuse lawyer if you or a loved one have been abused or neglected while under the care of a long-term care facility. You may have the right to recover compensation and protect others from the same abusive treatment.

Since 1979, our law firm has been proud to stand up and advocate for injury victims and families throughout the state of Missouri. Our award-winning attorneys in Kansas City are dedicated to securing financial justice for our clients and have achieved over $1 billion in benefits, settlements, and verdicts on their behalf.

You don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. Let us take on the nursing home, insurance company, and other tough defendants for you and your family. Contact our Kansas City law office today to arrange a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options. Get started with your case by calling (816) 670-4701 to request a free case evaluation or find out if you have case online.

WHAT QUALIFIES AS NURSING HOME ABUSE?

Nursing home abuse occurs when a long-term nursing home resident is injured or suffers because of their caretaker’s conduct.

There are several types of nursing home abuse, which include:

  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Psychological abuse
  • Financial abuse, and
  • Neglect

Physical abuse refers to an unreasonable and excessive use of force that causes a resident to suffer physical injuries and trauma.

Examples include:

  • Hitting
  • Pushing
  • Misuse of physical restraints, and
  • Strangling

Sexual abuse refers to unsolicited and non-consensual sexual contact between caretakers and residents. It can also include forcing a resident to watch sexual conduct, such as masturbation or sex between other residents.

Examples include:

  • Touching a resident’s genitals or private areas inappropriately
  • Forcing a resident to touch a caretaker in a sexual manner
  • Forcing sexual intercourse on a resident

Psychological abuse refers to behavior that’s intended to cause a resident to suffer emotional distress or suffering.

Examples include:

  • Isolation
  • Abandonment
  • Preventing a resident from taking phone calls or seeing family members
  • Yelling at a resident
  • Verbal manipulation
  • Intentional neglect

Financial abuse involves theft or misappropriation of a resident’s money or personal property.

Examples include:

  • Stealing a resident’s identity
  • Using a resident’s credit card or bank account
  • Theft of personal property

Neglect occurs when a resident does not receive the level of care and assistance required to keep them safe and healthy. Neglect can be unintentional and the result of pure carelessness or intentional.

Examples include:

  • Depriving a resident of necessary food, water, or medication
  • Failing to reposition a bed-bound or wheelchair-bound resident regularly, which can result in bedsores and pressure ulcers
  • Failing to bathe a resident regularly
  • Failing to call a doctor or request medical care when necessary

Nursing home residents may be subjected to one or more of these types of abuse in a long-term care facility.

SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Here are some common signs that a loved one is being abused, neglected, or mistreated in their Kansas City nursing home:

  • Unexplained injuries or bruising
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Bed sores
  • Reluctance to see or visit family members
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Dehydration and malnutrition
  • Infection
  • Frequent illness
  • Sleep disorders, including fatigue and insomnia
  • Dental problems
  • Behavioral changes
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Unclean or unsanitary living conditions
  • Heavy medication use
  • Fear of being touched
  • Rocking, sucking, biting, and other calming mechanisms

Anytime you suspect abuse or neglect, it’s important to discuss the issue with the nursing facility and document your concerns separately. If problems persist, escalate the matter to management and seek the guidance of an experienced nursing home abuse attorney near you in Kansas City.

LIABILITY IN KANSAS CITY NURSING HOME ABUSE CASES

Who can be held accountable for your family member’s distress, suffering, and injuries when they’re abused or neglected in a Kansas City nursing home? Under Missouri state law, anyone who owes your loved one a duty of care and contributes to their suffering is liable.

Following a thorough investigation of your nursing abuse case, our attorneys may determine that one or more of the following parties are liable:

  • Personal caretakers
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
  • Nursing home staff
  • Doctors and nurses
  • Nursing home administration

Our legal team will carefully evaluate your family member’s situation and identify anyone who directly caused harm or indirectly put them in harm’s way. Once liability is established, we will not hesitate to pursue compensation from anyone who shares fault.

WHY SHOULD I HIRE A LAWYER IF A FAMILY MEMBER HAS EXPERIENCED NURSING HOME ABUSE?

It’s simple: your family deserves justice. The nursing facility and abusive caretaker(s) must be held accountable. However, while you may know that your family member is being abused, it can be hard to prove. A nursing home won’t rush to admit wrongdoing or fault, either. It’ll fight you every step of the way, working hard to downplay your claims and preserve its image. 

You’ll increase the odds of a successful result — and maximum financial recovery — by hiring an experienced Kansas City personal injury lawyer to handle your nursing home abuse case.

At Brown & Crouppen, we’ve been fighting for victims of abuse and neglect for over four decades. We’re nationally recognized trial attorneys who aren’t afraid to stand up to powerful nursing homes on behalf of abused elders in Kansas City.

When we take your case, your family becomes our family. We’ll handle every aspect of your case so that you can spend time with the ones you love.

We will:

  • Report the abuse to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and the Missouri State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
  • Investigate concerns and allegations of nursing home misconduct and abuse
  • Document signs of abuse or neglect
  • Gather evidence, which might include photographs, video recordings, medical records, charts and nursing home records, witness reports, and other information relevant to your claim
  • Enlist the help of qualified medical professionals, mental health specialists, forensic accountants, and other nursing home abuse experts
  • Negotiate with the nursing facility, abusive caretaker, and insurance company on your family’s behalf

If the nursing home refuses to admit wrongdoing or offer a fair settlement, our award-winning Missouri trial attorneys will be fully prepared to bring your case to a judge and jury in Jackson County.

Our law firm will do everything in its power to help your family make things right. Contact us to discuss your legal rights and arrange a time for a free consultation now.

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DAMAGES AVAILABLE TO NURSING HOME ABUSE VICTIMS

Compensatory awards, in the form of economic and non-economic damages, can be recovered in a nursing home abuse lawsuit.

Economic damages are intended to offset the financial costs of abuse and neglect, such as:

  • Medical transportation, hospitalization, surgery, and current medical bills
  • Future medical treatment and medical expenses
  • Transportation to a new nursing home or assisted living facility
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy
  • Restitution for financial losses

Abuse can take quite a toll on an aging resident. That’s where non-economic damages come into play. Often referred to as pain and suffering, they’re intended to compensate for hard-to-value, personal trauma of abuse and neglect, like:

  • Emotional distress
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Chronic physical pain
  • Depression, anxiety, and PTSD
  • Disfigurement
  • Embarrassment

If evidence shows that the abuse was intentional or due to the facility’s deliberate and flagrant disregard for resident’s safety, you may also recover punitive damages.

TURN TO OUR TRUSTED KANSAS CITY NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYERS FOR HELP

By filing a lawsuit, you not only set yourself up for significant financial recovery, you also hold an abusive caretaker or nursing home accountable for their actions — and can protect others in the process.

Brown & Crouppen is here to stand beside you and help you win your case. You’ll have a limited time to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Once the statute of limitations expires, so does your right to pursue compensation. So, do not hesitate to reach out to our Kansas City nursing home abuse lawyers for assistance.

Your case evaluation is 100 percent free. Contact us to schedule yours today.

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