Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Currently in the United States, there are a little under two million people residing in assisted care facilities due to frailty from age and other causes. Residents of these facilities rely on the staff for varying degrees of medical care, including the most basic needs.  More than one-third of nursing home dependants have significant cognitive impairment, which makes them easy prey for sexual abuse. When an individual is forced to take part in any sexual activity without her or his consent this is sexual abuse. If you have been a victim of this or you suspect your loved one has been victimized in this way it is important that you seek the advice of a competent St. Louis sexual abuse lawyer. At our firm we are well experienced in prosecuting sexual abuse in nursing home claims.

Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Lawyer in St. Louis

Unfortunately, sexual abuse does occur in nursing homes more frequently than one would believe.  Some observable effects of sexual abuse are recurring cystitis or venereal disease, bloody, torn underwear, bleeding and bruising of the genitalia, itching, injury or pain to abdominal, anal or genital area, perhaps accompanied by difficulty sitting or even walking. Our firm is well prepared to represent victims of sexual abuse in nursing homes.  Some indications of abuse are behavioral or emotional changes, such as complaints of improper treatment, strained relationship with staff members, fear, anxiety, withdrawal, flinching when touched or agitation.

Nursing home facilities have a responsibility to protect their charges from sexual predators. Failure to do so is grounds for a personal injury suit for damages. It is important to move forward promptly as once the allowed time to file a claim as specified by the statute of limitations has run out, no legal action can be taken. If you suspect such abuse has occurred, seek competent advice and contact our legal team today. There are numerous claims which may be filed on behalf of victims of sexual abuse in nursing homes.  At our office a free consultation and case evaluation is offered to victims of nursing home sexual abuse.

Contact a St. Louis Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Attorney  from our firm today.