When our loved ones reach a certain age in their life, we are often presented with the decision of whether or not they will continue to provide care themselves or whether they will look to putting them in the care of a reputable nursing home. This is typically a difficult decision that is paired with considerable thought and care - it is not one that is taken lightly, but rather one that is researched and analyzed. For this reason, should the nursing home facility fail to uphold their responsibility to their patients, it becomes even more personal and more difficult to overcome.
Although the ramifications of emotional abuse are not as visible as that of physical abuse, the ramifications are no less serious. This type of nursing home abuse can be difficult to overcome and can cause extreme damage to the victim. Emotional abuse can incorporate all of the following:
If you have reason to believe that your loved one has recently been a victim of emotional abuse at a nursing home facility, it is in your best interests to seek the legal counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney that you can trust.
At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we understand the delicate nature of cases of this nature. Should you choose to work with our firm, you will be able to be confident knowing that we will go to great lengths in our efforts to protect your best interests.
To schedule your initial case evaluation regarding your emotional abuse case, please feel free to contact a Los Angeles nursing home abuse lawyer from the firm today.
