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Nursing home abuse must always be addressed, and the abusers must be held accountable. For help, partner with a Seattle nursing home abuse attorney.

Some estimates suggest that 10 percent of all nursing homes in the United States have committed at least some violations against their residents. Making matters worse, many victims of nursing home abuse are unaware that they are even being hurt or violated, often due to their advanced age.

Even if an elderly person is aware of the way he or she has been mistreated, the resident will often feel unable or unprepared to present his or her side of the story, whether due to fear of isolation or retaliation. Thankfully, Washington state law provides victims of nursing home abuse recourse in the form of compensation for their various injuries and damages.

To get a better sense of the options available to you or your loved one, contact a Seattle nursing home abuse lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates.

Examples of Seattle Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse is typically thought to be a purely physical phenomenon, but it can also manifest psychologically and emotionally. Although a victim of abuse won’t always admit to his or her past experiences, caretakers can usually detect abuse through a handful of outward signs.

For example, a nursing home resident who has been subjected to abuse or neglect may suffer from sores, malnutrition, or sudden weight loss while demonstrating changed personality (e.g., acting more reserved than normal).

Some of the more general categorizations of nursing home abuse include the following:

Physical abuse (scratching, hitting, threatening, using excessive restraint, etc.)
Emotional manipulation (taunting, blaming, isolating, intimidating, etc.)
Sexual abuse
Financial exploitation (stealing a resident’s cash or checks, restructuring a will without authorization, etc.)
Endangerment to physical wellbeing (giving a nursing home resident a dangerous drug or leaving hazards available to the resident)
General deceptive care practices (falsifying medical charts or records)

Because it can often be difficult to identify whether abuse actually occurred, we recommend having a nursing home abuse lawyer in Seattle look at the details of your case.

Rights of Seattle Nursing Home Residents

All nursing home residents in the state of Washington are afforded certain rights, many of which are enforced nationwide. For example, you cannot be discriminated against, unduly forced to follow a rigid schedule, or told that you are not able to have visitors.

There are also regulations that mandate how often an on-premises physician must attend to your needs, and discharges from a nursing home can only happen under specific circumstances.

Knowing your rights or the rights of your elderly loved one is essential in trying to prove that you or your loved one experienced nursing home neglect in Seattle.

Finally, it’s extremely important to remember that Washington state’s statute of limitations for nursing home abuse cases is three years, meaning you must file a suit within this period of time. Whether you decide to go to court or accept a settlement, it’s important to have the date your case will effectively expire in the back of your mind.

Team Up with a Seattle Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

You would think a nursing home and its staff would always treat residents with the utmost respect, but that’s not always the case. Should you or your loved one be injured in any way, shape, or form by an employee of a nursing home, you shouldn’t ever let the abuse go unchecked.

To see what compensation you may be eligible to receive, reach out to a Seattle nursing home abuse lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates today. Call us at 1-800-404-9000 or head to the bottom of this page to complete our online contact form.

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