Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Civil liability in a nursing home sexual abuse case can extend to individuals or organizations. Potentially liable parties include:

• Individual caregivers or staff members: These parties may include an aide, nurse, or nursing home administrator.
• Medical professionals: If the abuse involved medical procedures that were performed improperly or inappropriately, medical care providers such as doctors or physical therapists could be liable.
• Third-party perpetrators: If the person who committed the abuse was not a staff member but has access to the facility, as in the case of a maintenance worker or visiting service provider, they may be liable.
• Nursing home facilities: These institutions can face liability if they fail to implement and enforce policies and procedures to prevent abuse, inadequately screen or supervise staff members, or ignore reports or warning signs of abuse.
• Facility owners or management companies: If the nursing home operates under the direction of a management company or has corporate ownership, those entities may be liable if they were negligent in their responsibilities.

The perpetrators may also face criminal prosecution. Penalties include imprisonment, probation, fines, and orders to pay restitution to the victims. 

If you are considering legal action against the individuals or organizations responsible for sexual assault against a loved one, talk to the experienced attorneys at Brown & Crouppen. Our extensive nationwide network has experience in every area of law, including sexual abuse and nursing home abuse. 

We’ll take on the perpetrators and their enablers. We won’t back down from big insurance companies and powerful care institutions, leveling the playing field to get you the compensation you deserve.