Defending the Rights of Elderly Neighbors in Boston

If you suspect that your elderly loved one is experiencing abuse at their care facility, contact Jim Glaser Law. We are committed to protecting the rights of your loved one. Negligent nursing home facilities and abusive caretakers must be held liable for their actions. With the help of your Boston nursing home abuse attorney at Jim Glaser Law, you could increase your chances of obtaining the compensation your elderly loved one may deserve for their suffering. 

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Your Trusted Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Boston

Finding out that your loved one has been experiencing neglect at the hands of their caregivers is often shocking and always frightening. Many elderly residents are unable to inform their families and local or state authorities that they are experiencing abuse. For this reason, it is often during family visits to their loved one’s care facility that someone will notice signs of mistreatment. We know that seeing these signs, whether they are physical, emotional, or financial, can rightly fill you with anger and a sense of injustice over the treatment they’ve endured.

If you believe your elderly loved one is suffering abuse at their long-term care facility, contact us immediately. We are passionate about protecting the legal rights of our elderly neighbors because no one deserves to suffer any form of abuse or neglect. A nursing home abuse lawyer in Boston from Jim Glaser Law can review your loved one’s case and inform you of their legal options before pursuing compensation on their behalf. They deserve justice for what they’ve been through, so submit your case today and let us get to work for you and your family.

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Do You Have a Case for Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse?

Generally speaking, if you have an elderly family member who was neglected or abused in some way by their nursing home caretaker, they are likely entitled to financial compensation in a nursing home abuse lawsuit. While a no-cost consultation is the best way to find out what steps to take next, the information below can help you get a basic understanding of whether you have a case or not.

Waiting to report any type of abuse can drastically affect your loved one’s overall health. In order to identify the different forms of abuse, it’s necessary to know what to look for in regard to your loved one’s physical health, mental state, and overall environment. 

  • Physical abuse is the easiest form of abuse to prove because the signs are visible and can include broken bones, cuts, bruises, bed sores, and more.
  • Emotional abuse, on the other hand, can be much more challenging to prove. Nursing home staff may verbally abuse residents with threats and insults, which can intimidate an elderly person and prevent them from warning you they’re being abused.
  • Sexual abuse happens when a resident is forced into unwanted sexual conduct.
  • Financial exploitation tends to occur when a care provider handles financial matters for their patient. This can include late payments, cashing checks without notifying the resident, and coercing them into signing documents to gain access to accounts. It is estimated that financial exploitation of the elderly amounts to $28.3 billion in losses annually.
  • Neglect happens when caretakers fail to provide the level of care needed. Common examples include failing to help with personal hygiene and distributing the wrong food to residents based on their health needs.

The statute of limitations is a law that dictates the amount of time injured claim holders have to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. Every state has a different timeline, so it’s important to be aware of the law in your state.

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations allows victims and their families 3 years from the date of injury to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit.

If you fail to file in time, you will significantly decrease your chances of receiving compensation. To avoid missing any deadlines, it’s best to consult Jim Glaser Law as soon as you suspect that your loved one is suffering abuse at their nursing home facility.

Every individual should have access to compassionate, competent legal services without worrying about whether they can afford them. That’s why we offer our initial case evaluations at no charge, and we never charge any fees unless we win compensation for you! That means there’s no risk, no upfront fees, and we don’t get paid unless you do.

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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse?

Though this list is not exhaustive, it can provide you with an idea of what to look for when checking for signs of abuse:

  • Bedsores
  • Depression
  • Unusual bruises
  • Malnutrition
  • Emotional withdrawal
  • Unpaid bills 
  • Unexplained banking activity
  • Changes in behavior
  • Infected wounds
  • Dehydration
  • Weight loss

What Steps Should I Take If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?

Residents of nursing home facilities deserve to be respected and treated with care. Our firm has provided these tips for you to consider if you believe your elderly loved one is suffering any form of abuse:

  1. Remain calm. It’s easy to allow your emotions to supersede good decision-making, and your anger is justified. However, it’s important to act reasonably and strategically so the situation can be handled correctly.
  2. Communicate with the nursing staff. In some cases, you may mistakenly perceive something as a sign of abuse when there is a reasonable explanation. It’s always best to initially express any concerns you have to the manager of your loved one’s facility.
  3. Speak with your loved one about the quality of their care privately. If for any reason, a staff member tries to dissuade you from discussing this alone with them, you should take action. This may be a potential coverup of abuse and neglect.
  4. Contact the police. If there are clear signs of abuse, the authorities can intervene and prevent the facility from doing further harm.
  5. Report abuse and neglect. Every state has protective services for older adults. If you’re unsure who to contact, call the National Center on Elder Abuse at 1-800-677-1116 for assistance.
  6. Contact Jim Glaser Law. Compensation may be available for the abuse and neglect your loved one experienced. Seeking compensation on behalf of your elderly loved one is often difficult without an experienced Boston nursing home abuse attorney.

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Recoverable Damages in a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit

If your elderly loved one suffered any form of abuse or neglect, compensation may be available for damages. While compensation cannot undo the abuse your loved one suffered, it can help cover expenses that occurred as a result of their care facility’s negligent actions. In order to effectively determine a reasonable amount of compensation, a nursing home abuse attorney from Jim Glaser Law will need to review the circumstances of your elderly loved one’s case. Keep in mind that every case is unique and results will vary, but we always work to help our clients recover the most for their losses.

In these cases, two main types of compensation may be awarded:

Medical Expenses

In some cases, the severity of the abuse requires extensive medical treatment. This can include costs for prescription medications, surgeries, physical and occupational therapy, emergency room visits, hospital stays, and psychological counseling. Compensation can help cover these medical expenses related to the incident.

Pain and Suffering

If an abusive nursing home staff member caused injuries that damaged your loved one’s quality of life and psychological state, compensation may also be available for the pain and suffering they were forced to endure.

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How Jim Glaser Law Can Help

Having an experienced attorney’s help for a nursing home abuse case significantly increases your chances of obtaining compensation for your elderly loved one. Here’s how a Boston nursing home abuse lawyer from Jim Glaser Law can assist you:

  • Navigating Legal Complexities: Nursing home abuse cases are intricate, often involving large corporations. A skilled lawyer can effectively navigate the legal system and protect your interests.
  • Thorough Investigation: Your attorney will gather all necessary evidence, including medical records and witness statements, ensuring no crucial detail is overlooked.
  • Building a Strong Case: With a strong background in elder abuse cases, a lawyer will compile and present evidence to demonstrate the negligence or abuse your loved one suffered.
  • Meeting Deadlines: Legal cases involve strict deadlines. Hiring Jim Glaser Law ensures you won’t miss critical filing dates, essential for your case’s success.
  • Negotiating with Corporations: Your attorney will handle negotiations with large corporations and insurers to secure fair compensation.
  • Maximizing Compensation: An experienced lawyer will assess the full extent of damages and fight to recover the maximum compensation possible.
  • Providing Peace of Mind: With a dedicated legal professional managing your case, you can focus on supporting your loved one.

Do I Need an Attorney for a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?

While you’re not required by law to hire an attorney for a lawsuit, having a Boston nursing home abuse lawyer on your side will greatly increase your chance of receiving the full compensation you’re entitled to by law. Often, businesses that own care facilities try to protect themselves by covering up or denying claims of abuse.

You deserve only the best representation available, and Jimmy Knows® what it takes to defend your loved one’s rights. We will take on the fight for justice so that you and your family can recover from this incident together without the added stress.

What Happens After I Call Jim Glaser Law?

To get started, use our online form to submit your unique case or call us for a free review. We will go over the details of your situation and provide you with our expert advice for the next steps to take.

If we find that you have a case, we immediately begin collecting evidence to strengthen your claim for compensation. Medical records, witness statements, video footage, bank statements, and more will be gathered to prove that abuse or negligence has taken place.

You can rest assured knowing that, when you work with Jim Glaser Law, you’ll never have to worry about defending your case against the care facility’s insurance company. We handle all negotiations and argue tirelessly for what you need.

Finally, you’ll be offered a settlement by the insurance company that you may either accept or decline. This choice will be left up to you. If you accept the final settlement offer, we will continue working for you until the check is in your hands.

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