Jackson Nursing Home  Abuse Attorney

Jackson Nursing Home
Abuse Attorney

Brown, Bass & Jeter tirelessly advocates for the rights of nursing home residents. Our dedicated team is committed to seeking justice for victims of abuse and neglect in Jackson, MS.

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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys in Mississippi

The experienced attorneys at Brown, Bass & Jeter represent victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Mississippi.

Our Jackson nursing home abuse lawyers understand the complexities of elder law and are dedicated to providing compassionate, effective legal assistance. Our mission is to hold responsible parties accountable and ensure the safety and dignity of our clients.

Whether it’s pursuing litigation, negotiating settlements, or guiding families through various legal processes, we’re determined to secure justice and proper compensation for those affected by nursing home abuse and neglect.

What Is Abuse?

In the context of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, abuse refers broadly to any act that causes harm or distress to another person. It can take various forms, each with its own damaging effects.

Typically, abuse is characterized by an imbalance of power, where the abuser exerts control over the victim. This can lead to serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences.

The following overview explains common types of abuse and their similarities and differences:

Physical Abuse

Physical Abuse

Inflicting physical force in the form of grabbing, slapping, punching, shaking, or pushing is considered physical abuse. When a nursing home staff member intentionally uses physical force to harm an older person, they’re guilty of physical abuse.

Emotional and Mental Abuse

Emotional abuse involves inflicting psychological harm through actions like verbal attacks, insults, threats, intimidation, humiliation, or isolation. This form of abuse can erode a resident’s self-esteem, induce anxiety and depression, and significantly impact mental health and overall emotional well-being.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse in nursing homes encompasses any non-consensual sexual contact or interaction with a resident, including unwanted touching, sexual assault, and coercing a resident into sexual acts through manipulation or intimidation. It’s an especially egregious violation of personal rights and respect that often leaves lasting psychological trauma.

Financial Abuse

Financial abuse involves the illegal or unethical exploitation of a resident’s financial resources. This can include stealing money or property, forging signatures, coercing changes in wills or financial documents, and misusing power of attorney privileges. Such a breach of trust can significantly impact the victim’s financial stability and sense of security.

Neglect

Neglect

Out of all the different forms of abuse that plague nursing homes, neglect is sadly the most common. Failure to feed and bathe residents, change soiled sheets, or perform other duties is considered neglect.

Older adults are often placed in nursing homes because they’re no longer able to fully care for themselves. Whether done accidentally or intentionally, ignoring the needs of nursing home members is neglect.

Nursing Home Abuse Statistics and Risks

The National Center on Elder Abuse conducted a study involving several individuals, revealing significant findings:

  • Around 10% of participants reported experiencing abuse in the prior year;
  • Family members, including adult children, spouses, and partners, are the abusers in about 90% of cases;
  • Only about 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is reported to authorities;
  • Profit-driven practices in some nursing homes, such as reducing staff numbers, have been found to significantly increase the risk to elderly residents.

Nursing homes are often associated with frightening stories about how the residents are treated. Many good facilities in Mississippi treat their residents well. Unfortunately, this can’t be said for all of them. That’s why it’s important to do extensive research before placing your elderly loved one in the hands of another caregiver, professional or otherwise.

Help Your Loved One Get Compensation After Abuse

If you have an elderly loved one who has suffered from elder neglect or abuse, don’t wait to take action. Contact a Jackson nursing home abuse lawyer at Brown, Bass & Jeter to get compassionate legal support.

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Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Recognizing the signs of nursing home abuse is crucial for protecting the well-being of vulnerable residents.

Common indicators include:

  • Physical signs: Unexplained injuries like bruises, cuts, or broken bones; frequent falls; sudden weight loss; or poor hygiene;
  • Emotional changes: Withdrawal from social activities, sudden mood swings, fearfulness, or depression;
  • Indications of neglect: Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor personal hygiene, or unsanitary living conditions;
  • Financial anomalies: Unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts, changes in wills or power of attorney, or missing personal belongings;
  • Sexual abuse signs: Bruises around breasts or genitals, unexplained venereal disease, or torn or stained underclothing;
  • Behavioral changes: Increased agitation, rocking, biting, or other unusual behaviors.

If your elderly loved one exhibits any of these signs, don’t hesitate to seek qualified legal aid.

Main Causes of Nursing Home Abuse in Mississippi

Main Causes of Nursing Home Abuse in Mississippi

Nursing home abuse is a complex issue with many potential causes and effects.

Here are some common factors that contribute to the problem:

  • Understaffing: When a facility doesn’t have enough staff, employees become overburdened, leading to increased stress, exhaustion, and a lack of time to properly tend to the needs of all residents;
  • Negligent hiring: This involves hiring caretakers who, based on their criminal backgrounds or actions during past employment, are at high risk of mistreating or neglecting vulnerable older adults;
  • Inadequate training: Caretakers who aren’t properly trained for their roles can slip into patterns of neglect; undertrained caretakers are more likely to mishandle frail or mobility-challenged residents and make other mistakes;
  • Medication errors: Overlooked or improperly administered medication and other medical errors can constitute abuse.

The best way to prevent nursing home abuse is to always research and observe a particular facility carefully before entrusting its employees with the care of an elderly loved one.

Seeking Damages for Nursing Home Abuse in Mississippi

Seeking Damages for Nursing Home Abuse in Mississippi

Recovering damages for elder abuse or Neglect in Mississippi involves a legal process wherein victims or their representatives can pursue compensation for the harm they’ve suffered. Several types of damages can be recovered in these claims, including the following.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are quantifiable monetary losses resulting from the abuse. This award category covers past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs directly attributable to the abuse. For instance, expenses incurred for the treatment of abuse-related injuries fall under the category of economic damages.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are intended to compensate for physical and emotional pain caused by the abuse, including physical discomfort, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other losses that aren’t easily quantified. In many elder abuse cases, these damages can form a significant portion of the settlement, depending on the severity of the harm caused.

Punitive Damages

More rarely, punitive damages are awarded in cases where the defendant’s conduct is deemed especially reckless or malicious.

Unlike compensatory damages that reimburse for suffered losses, punitive damages are intended to punish the perpetrator and deter similar conduct in the future. They may be awarded in addition to economic and non-economic damages.

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Don’t let nursing home abuse go unchecked. The attorneys at Brown, Bass & Jeter can help you build a strong case, gathering the necessary evidence and determining the types of damages you or your loved one may be eligible to recover.

Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation and take the first step toward holding the responsible parties accountable for their misdeeds.

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Why Choose Brown, Bass & Jeter for Your Nursing Home Negligence Case?

Choosing Brown, Bass & Jeter to handle your nursing home negligence case offers several distinct advantages. Our firm is known for providing top-notch legal representation, and our skilled legal professionals will ensure that your case receives the urgency and attention to detail it deserves. Here are just a few of the many benefits of partnering with Brown, Bass & Jeter:

An Experienced Legal Team

An Experienced Legal Team

Our lawyers have ample experience navigating the complexities of nursing home abuse and negligence cases.

Personalized Attention

Personalized Attention

We give each case individual focus, providing tailored legal strategies rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

A Proven Track Record

A Proven Track Record

We have a long history of securing favorable outcomes for our clients.

Compassionate Advocacy

Compassionate Advocacy

We’re dedicated to addressing the emotional and practical needs of our clients and their families.

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