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It is tragic and distressing when you entrust a family member to a facility only to find they’ve suffered nursing home abuse and neglect. A Lansing nursing home abuse lawyer in our personal injury law firm is here to provide legal representation to manage a nursing home abuse claim for you. Call for a free case evaluation.

How a Lansing Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer Can Help

Our lawyers handle personal injury cases for nursing home abuse victims with cases involving physical injuries, bed sores, malnutrition, falls, medication errors, wrongful death, and more. If you suspect abuse, call us to discuss legal action and seek justice.

We manage nursing home abuse cases. We gather and analyze evidence to determine liability (gathering medical records, statements from medical experts and witnesses, and surveillance footage), manage your legal claim, and ensure responsible parties bear liability.

We can also help transfer your loved one to a safer nursing facility to prevent further harm while seeking fair compensation, taking the facility to court if necessary. In the most extreme nursing home neglect cases, we can file a wrongful death claim.

What Are the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

Common signs of nursing home abuse include untreated medical issues like pressure ulcers, unexplained injuries such as bruises or broken bones, and sudden changes in behavior like withdrawal or depression.

Other red flags are sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, unsanitary living conditions, sudden financial changes, and a resident’s fear around specific nursing home staff members.

What Are Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Lansing?

How Do State and Federal Laws Protect Nursing Home Residents?

Michigan protects nursing home residents with Michigan Public Health Code MCL Section 333.20201, commonly known as the Consumer Bill of Rights for long-term care residents. Enforced primarily by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), state laws build upon federal standards to mandate a safe environment and absolute protection from abuse, enforce chemical and physical restraint limitations, and ensure comprehensive clinical care.

The Federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 (NHRA), enacted under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA ’87), mandates that Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities must promote and protect the dignity and rights of each resident.

The Extent of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Elder abuse is alarmingly high in nursing homes, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting two out of three staff members admitting to some form of abuse in the past year.

Types of Nursing Home Misconduct and Abuse

Nursing home abuse by nursing home staff or other residents can take many forms:

  • Physical abuse—hitting or slapping
  • Psychological abuse—emotional distress from words or actions
  • Sexual abuse—non-consensual sexual contact or sexual assault
  • Financial abuse—illegal financial exploitation of a resident’s finances or personal property
  • Elder neglect—staff members fail to provide a patient with adequate care (nutrition, hydration, or personal care) leading to serious harm
  • Medical malpractice—prescribed medication errors or failure to treat infections

Steps to Take If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

If you suspect neglect or abuse, act quickly:

  1. Seek medical treatment from their own doctor.
  2. Document any signs of abuse or neglect, including photographs if possible.
  3. Speak with your loved one privately about their experiences and document their statements.
  4. Contact the nursing home administrator and report your concerns.
  5. Report Michigan nursing home abuse to authorities (below).
  6. Consult our Lansing nursing home lawyers and take prompt legal action.

How Do I File a Complaint About Nursing Homes in Michigan?

If nursing home abuse occurred in Michigan, you can:

  • File a complaint with LARA using the centralized Michigan LARA complaint portal.
  • Report abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS). Call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’s (MDHHS) statewide centralized intake unit directly at 855-444-3911.

What Financial Compensation Might an Abused Nursing Home Resident Recover?

If you or an elderly loved one has suffered abuse in a nursing home, you may pursue compensation through an abuse or neglect claim. This may include non-economic and economic damages for current and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, and mental anguish. If relocation to a new facility is necessary, those costs may also be recoverable.

How Long Do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit in Michigan?

You generally have two years from the date of the incident to file a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit. In addition, Michigan law (MCL 600.2912b) requires you to provide a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the nursing home at least 182 days before you can formally file the lawsuit.

It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury attorney about your particular case.

How Can I Prevent Nursing Home Abuse?

To prevent nursing home neglect or abuse, be proactive:

  • Thoroughly research and choose a reputable facility.
  • Make regular visits to ensure proper care and supervision.
  • Communicate regularly with nursing home personnel and address concerns immediately.
  • Know the signs of physical and emotional abuse and watch for any changes in the vulnerable resident’s appearance or behavior.

Speak with a Lansing Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Call us for legal assistance. Our Lansing nursing home abuse lawyers help families build a strong elder abuse case for their loved ones to hold the nursing home accountable, seek compensation, and obtain justice.

We offer a free consultation with an experienced attorney who will explain Michigan’s legal process and your legal options. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you have no upfront legal fees.

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