Nursing Home Injury Lawyers: Sexual Abuse
Statistics on elder abuse show that neglect by caregivers, physical and emotional abuse and financial exploitation are far more common problems than the sexual abuse of nursing home residents. However, sexual abuse does occur in nursing homes.
At Dansky Katz Ringold & York, P.C., we believe even one case is one case too many. We aggressively pursue justice on behalf of clients who were sexually abused in a nursing home setting by staff members, other residents, visitors or strangers.
Mental and Physical Vulnerability
Nursing home residents are vulnerable to sexual abuse because many of them are physically frail and unable to resist an attack. Others suffer from dementia and may not be able to understand what is happening to them or to call for help. Unexplained bruises, blood or evidence of sexually transmitted diseases are often the first indication that a resident has been the victim of sexual abuse.
A sexual assault is traumatic physically and mentally. Sex abuse can cause a nursing home resident's health to decline rapidly. Residents can become depressed, despondent and withdrawn. An attack can rob a resident of the will to go on.
The Definition of Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse defines sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person or contact with any person incapable of giving consent. It includes unwanted touching, sexual assault or battery, rape, sodomy, coerced nudity and sexually explicit photographing.
If you suspect a member of your family has been sexually abused in a nursing home or other care facility, please contact an attorney at Dansky Katz Ringold & York, P.C. We will explain all your options. Should you decide to take legal action, we will pursue the maximum possible financial recovery for the damages your loved one endured. To learn more, please contact us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.
We represent clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas.
