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West Virginia Physical and Sexual Assault Lawyers
Few crimes are as damaging as physical or sexual assault. When an elderly individual is victim to one of these crimes in a nursing home, there is little he or she can do for self-protection.
At The Bell Law Firm, PLLC, we have seen the damage nursing home physical and sexual abuse can do. It is important that elderly victims have a voice - we are committed to representing them and holding negligent nursing homes responsible for their actions.
To set up a free consultation with an attorney, please contact us online or call us at 866-912-3007 or 304-932-4225. We will discuss your case confidentially and come up with the quickest way to keep your loved one safe.
What is Happening in Nursing Homes?
Physical and sexual abuse in the nursing home may be hard to recognize. Some of the warning signs are:
- Bruising
- Physical signs
- Resident complaints
- Resident becoming fearful or acting differently
- Resident recalling something that happened "in a dream", but what may have been reality
Many physical and sexual assaults are committed by nursing home employees. Elder abuse by staff is a wide spread problem. Additionally, many assaults are committed by other residents. In these cases, lack of supervision by staff is often to blame.
Elderly victims are not always believed when they report an assault case. They are often perceived to be senile or forgetful. At The Bell Law Firm, PLLC, we take nursing home assault cases very seriously, and work hard to uncover the facts.
What You Need to do
Nursing home physical or sexual assault is a serious crime. If you suspect your loved one has experienced assault in a nursing home, there are a few things you should do now:
- Take photographs of any evidence
- Talk to family members of other residents
- Gather as much information as possible
- Contact an elder abuse attorney
At The Bell Law Firm, PLLC, we consult a variety of experts when handling nursing home abuse cases. We work with private investigators, handwriting experts, and others to develop a fact-based case. Protecting your loved one and holding nursing homes accountable is our top priority.
Contact Us
To schedule a free, confidential consultation with an attorney from The Bell Law Firm, PLLC, please contact us online or call us at 866-912-3007 or 304-932-4225.
