There are many different types of abuse that can happen in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other elder care facilities, including:
- Physical abuse, where the direct use of physical force is used on a resident. This can include improper use of restraints
- Sexual abuse, which includes any nonconsensual sexual act of any kind or severity with a resident
- Emotional or psychological abuse, in which verbal and nonverbal abuse causes pain and distress
- Neglect, which can include the failure to provide proper hygiene, malnutrition and improper or insufficient medical care
- Financial exploitation, where a resident's funds or property are stolen or misused
The attorneys at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., provide experienced representation for people who have been hurt as the result of abuse in nursing homes, assisted living and other elder care facilities.
Experienced Texas Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to know your rights and how to hold the facility accountable. It may also be possible to recover compensation for your loved one's medical bills and other expenses related to the abuse or neglect.
For more information regarding warning signs of elder abuse and your legal options to protect your loved ones, please contact us at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C. Call our Corpus Christi office or McAllen office toll free at 877-575-9284.
