Princeton Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Fighting for the Rights of Your Loved Ones throughout West Virginia

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one in ten elderly persons is affected by elder abuse or neglect, and 41 out of 1,000 of elderly people are victims of financial exploitation. These rates are most likely higher because sadly a lot of elder abuse and neglect goes unreported. If you or your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse and/or neglect, Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner is here to help. We offer free consultations to help get you the maximum compensation possible.

Let our West Virginia personal injury lawyers fight for justice for your loved ones. Call (304) 713-2014 now or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

Common Types of Elder Abuse

An elderly person may experience one or many forms of abuse at the hands of their abuser.

These offenses could include:

• Physical abuse: Causing physical pain or injury. Threats of pain and injury are also included. This category also includes intentionally depriving a vulnerable elderly person of a basic need for living such as food or water.
• Emotional abuse: Verbal or nonverbal actions that cause emotional pain or anguish.
• Sexual abuse: Forcibly engaging in any kind of sexual contact or being forced to witness sexual acts.
• Exploitation: Theft, concealment, or unauthorized/improper use of money or other property of an elderly person.
• Neglect: Failure to provide the basic needs of a person such as food, shelter, cleanliness, or medical care.

Signs Your Loved One Is Suffering Abuse

Many elderly persons suffer abuse in silence because they are either unable or too afraid to tell anyone about it. It is important to know the signs that someone is going through abuse. If you notice a change in personality or the body’s physical condition, take notice and find out what is behind the changes. Your loved one may be suffering from abuse.