Jonathan
Perkins
Injury
Lawyers
Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers
About US
At Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers, helping
injured people is what we do. Our auto accident
and personal injury lawyers are organized to best
meet the needs of clients who have been injured
due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
Most clients who come to us have never suffered
a personal injury before. They have no idea what
to expect, how to deal with insurance companies
or how to get their medical bills paid. The
attorneys and professional staff of Jonathan
Perkins Injury Lawyers are dedicated to helping
our clients win cases. With offices in New Haven,
Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and New
London, we serve clients throughout
Connecticut.
Nursing Home Abuse in Connecticut: What You
Should Know
When you make the decision to put a loved one in a senior care
facility, such as a nursing home, you have expectations of quality
care for the remainder of their lives. Unfortunately, cases of nursing
home abuse are still a serious problem and something that can be
devastating to you, your family, and your loved one in the care
facility.
If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse
in Connecticut or neglect, get in touch with our legal team at
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers to discuss your options.The fact is, it
is always shocking to find that a loved one is the victim of abuse or
neglect. It doesn’t matter if the abuse or neglect is caused by blatant
physical abuse, understaffing, or improper training; it should never
happen. The good news is that you do have legal options, and you
can fight back to protect your loved ones who are in nursing homes.
Nursing Home Abuse Defined
Nursing Home Abuse Defined
Negligence is a legal term used to define someone’s failure to act or behave with proper levels of care to help
prevent foreseeable harm to another person. Nursing homes can be considered negligent if it, in some way,
violates the duties it has to their residents.
A nursing home’s duties to residents are multifaceted. Residents of nursing homes have several legal
protections at the state and federal levels based on the Nursing Home Reform Act, the general statutes in
Connecticut.
Any violation of federal or state regulations and laws that harm the residents is negligence. At Jonathan Perkins
Injury Lawyers, we can review the nursing home contract to see if the facility breached the duty it had to your
loved one.
Several types of neglect and abuse can be considered negligence
by nursing home caregivers, staff, and the entire facility. Some of
the most common examples of this include:
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Physical Abuse
● Shoving or pushing
● Choking
● Slapping
● Unnecessary physical restraints
● Punching
● Overmedicating
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Emotional and verbal abuse
● Forced isolation of the
residents
● Insults
● Ignoring a resident’s
needs
● Screaming or yelling
● Treats and violence
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Sexual abuse
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Sexual assault or rape
Sexual comments that are inappropriate
Photographing residents while nude or in an explicit
position
Forcing a resident to take their clothes off
Financial Exploitation or Abuse
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Cashing the resident’s checks and not giving them
the money
Stealing the resident’s identity
Stealing personal belongings or money from a
resident
Getting the Help Your Senior Loved One
Needs and Deserves
For most, making the decision to put a senior loved one in a nursing home or assisted care facility isn’t an easy
one. Even if there is no practical way that you or your family would be able to provide the care they need, you
may feel guilt for choosing this option.
Regardless of why you choose to use outside help, it’s important to understand that there are some situations
that are not in your control. This is especially the case if you discover your loved one has been the victim of
nursing home abuse or neglect.
Even if you are well-informed, you may not be able to imagine that neglect or abuse would occur. If you have
discovered that your senior loved one is a victim of neglect or abuse, get in touch with our legal team today. We
will help protect your rights and hold the liable party responsible for their actions or inactions.
Contact Our Legal Team for Help with Your
Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect Case
If you believe your senior loved one was a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, get in touch with our legal
team at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers today. We will provide you with a free initial Connecticut nursing home
abuse consultation to get to know the details of your case. After that, we can launch a full investigation to
determine the at-fault party and ensure they are brought to justice.
Offices Locations
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965 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605
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786 Chapel St 2nd Floor New Haven, CT
06510
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30 N Main St Waterbury, CT 06702
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30 Lucy St Woodbridge, CT 06525
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164 Hempstead St New London, CT
06320
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45 Wyllys St Hartford, CT 06106
THANKS!
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+1 860 590 3377
https://www.800perkins.com
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