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Nursing homes bear a high duty of care to their residents: not only when it comes to helping them maintain their quality of life, but in protecting them. Unfortunately, when nursing homes fail in their duty of care to their residents, it can lead to a number of problems—including a devastating increased risk of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse in Suffolk County nursing homes causes immense trauma to residents. A nursing home abuse attorney could help you and your family seek compensation for those losses.
Sexual abuse in nursing homes often occurs because the Suffolk County nursing home fails to take adequate precautions in selecting, managing, and overseeing its staff members. Many nursing homes struggle with understaffing issues. Not only does that mean that they may not have enough staff members to keep track of the movements of other staff, but it may also mean that they take chances in hiring or fail to properly screen new applicants in an effort to get them on the floor of the nursing home faster.
Worse, many seniors will fail to report abuse when it occurs. Some seniors suffer from a vulnerability that prevents them from reporting sexual abuse: patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia, for example, may not have the ability to recognize or explain what has happened to them. Other seniors may suffer from shame or embarrassment that causes them to be silent instead of reporting abuse. That means sexual abuse can continue long-term.
Sexual abuse can cause a number of potential complications. Not only does it cause immense emotional distress in a location that should strive to protect its residents’ quality of life, but it can also cause physical complications: genital injuries or increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases, for example.
While rape is certainly a type of sexual abuse, it is not the only type that may occur in a nursing home setting in Suffolk County. Unwanted genital or rectal contact, forcing contact with another party’s genitals or other private areas, or taking pornographic videos or photos can also constitute a form of sexual abuse.
Following sexual abuse in a nursing home in Suffolk County, seniors have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses. Not only does that claim include compensation for their medical care related to sexual abuse, but it may include compensation for loss of reputation that occurs due to the sharing of pornographic material and the senior’s suffering. If seniors need to move to a new facility because of increased care needs or a lack of confidence in their current care, they can also claim those moving costs.
Most of the time, seniors will need to work with a lawyer to file a sexual abuse claim. However, family members who hold power of attorney may have the right to file a claim on their behalf.
If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse in Suffolk County nursing homes, a lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you may deserve. At Duffy & Duffy, we understand the challenges and losses that accompany sexual abuse, and we strive to help you protect your rights. Contact us today to learn more.
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