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Sexual abuse in Long Island nursing homes can cause serious problems for many seniors. While nursing homes have a high duty of care to their residents, especially when it comes to protecting them from abuse, some nursing homes may not adequately screen or supervise their staff members, which can increase the risk of abuse. If you or a loved one suffered sexual abuse in a nursing home, reach out to a nursing home neglect attorney to discuss your right to compensation.
Sexual abuse in nursing homes in Long Island often occurs because of increased senior vulnerability. Seniors may struggle with:
Seniors may also struggle with shame following sexual abuse, so they may not admit it to loved ones immediately. Often, loved ones will only pick up on signs after abuse has been ongoing for some time.
Nursing homes often struggle with a variety of challenges that can increase the risk of sexual abuse. Those nursing homes may not have adequate staffing, which means poor overall staff supervision and a high likelihood that abuse can continue without anyone’s awareness. High staff turnover may also mean that new workers do not receive the screening needed to ensure that they can work safely with senior residents. When a nursing home’s failures leave the door open for sexual abuse, the nursing home often bears liability for the losses the senior faces.
Sexual abuse does not just include rape, though that is a serious area of concern for many. It can also include unwanted genital contact, forced contact with another person’s genitals, or creation of pornographic content. That abuse can cause significant consequences, including:
Many nursing home residents in Long Island face a significant decline in overall health and quality of life as a result of sexual abuse or assault.
Following sexual assault or abuse, Long Island nursing home residents may have the right to file a claim for compensation. That claim may include compensation for the many losses associated with sexual abuse, including the senior’s medical expenses, the cost of moving to a new nursing home facility, new care needs, and the senior’s overall suffering.
Most of the time, seniors will need to file a sexual abuse claim on their own. However, if they have given legal power of attorney to a family member, that family member may have the right to pursue a claim on their behalf.
Sexual abuse in Long Island nursing homes is a serious problem. If you suspect that your loved one is suffering abuse, taking action immediately can help protect them. If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse in a nursing home, a lawyer can provide you with information about your next steps, from how to report that abuse to how you or your loved one can recover compensation for your losses. Reach out to Duffy & Duffy today for help with your claim.
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