Nursing Home Abuse

Do You Suspect A Loved One Is Being Mistreated?

The decision to put a loved one into a nursing home is never an easy one. You’ve done your best to seek out the best, most attentive care for your family, and trust that staff will be gracious, caring, and responsible.

So, what can you do if you suspect that a loved one is being abused? Elder abuse can take many forms and, sadly, is all too common in many facilities, from the posh and upscale to the simple and affordable.

If you have concerns about a loved one’s care and treatment, you need proficient, careful legal help to prove abuse, hold parties accountable for their illegal behavior, and get your loved one the justice and compensation they deserve.

Attorney Patrick “Shea” Callahan, Here For Your Family

Since 2010, attorney Patrick “Shea” Callahan has represented hundreds of families just like yours. With years of experience investigating, proving, and prosecuting instances of elder abuse, he has the compassion, drive, and experience to represent you and your loved one faithfully.

With a unique background in both medicine and law, nursing home abuse lawyer Patrick “Shea” Callahan can readily seek out medical information to prove your case and will work with you at each step toward justice and accountability.

So, what are some of the signs of nursing home abuse, and how can you tell if your loved one is a victim?

How Can I Tell If A Family Member Is Being Abused?

Abuse in a long-term care facility can take many forms. Many nursing homes struggle with staffing, and overworked employees can vent their frustrations on vulnerable residents who lack the ability to fight back.

Abuse can take the form of…

• Physical abuse, such as striking, slapping, or shoving.
• Emotional abuse, such as yelling, screaming, or verbal threats.
• Neglect, such as withholding food, water, or sanitary care.
• Financial abuse, such as stealing from your loved one.

When you visit your loved one, be sure to be on the lookout for unusual weight loss and physical injuries such as bruising, skin discoloration, rashes, abrasions, and welts. These can be signs of physical abuse as well as neglect.

If your family member verbally complains of abuse or mistreatment, take note and reach out to a nursing home abuse lawyer immediately. However, not all elderly loved ones can communicate verbally; dementia and other health conditions can make speech or effective communication difficult.

If your family member can not communicate clearly, be on the lookout for your loved one cringing, shrinking away from staff, or seeming afraid and anxious. Keep an eye on your loved one’s finances, as missing funds or account records that don’t make sense can be signs of financial abuse.

When you suspect abuse, get in touch with nursing home negligence lawyer Patrick “Shea” Callahan immediately.

How An Attorney Can Help

When you meet with Patrick “Shea” Callahan, he’ll be sure to listen carefully, working with you, your wider family, and your loved one to establish evidence of abuse.

Verbal interviews, medical examinations, and seeking evidence from the nursing home (such as security camera footage) will all be a part of the legal process.

Attorney Patrick “Shea” Callahan will spearhead this mission, helping you find proof of abuse, requiring the nursing home to preserve evidence, and speaking up for your loved one at every step.

Considering a nursing home abuse lawsuit or in need of legal guidance? Your loved one shouldn’t suffer in silence, and negligent nursing homes shouldn’t get away with harming the vulnerable.

Have Questions? Reach Out Today!

When you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in Cooke County, Tennessee, reach out to attorney Patrick “Shea” Callahan immediately.

He’ll work with you and your loved one at each step, helping verify and prosecute abuse with sensitivity, dedication, and the attentive legal help your family needs and deserves.

Have questions, or in need of caring, proficient representation? Reach out to Callahan & Binkley, PLC. at (931) 322-5055 for a free initial consultation today.