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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Resident-on-Resident Assault in VA

Leaving a loved one in the care of a nursing home in Virginia is a difficult decision that comes with many questions, including: Will my loved one be safe? How well will the nursing home staff care for my family member? It is a decision that is difficult to contemplate, but is mostly made in the best interest of an elderly family member who requires the constant support and assistance that only a nursing home can provide.

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is on the rise in Virginia. Such abuse takes many forms, including resident-on-resident assault. Oftentimes suffering from a debilitating illness and unable to care for themselves, elderly residents become the victims of heinous abuse and assault by other residents and staff members in the nursing home. When an individual's rights are violated, that person may never feel safe again.

Although there are several types of abuse that occur in nursing homes, assault is a major concern in the nursing homes of Virginia. While nursing home staff members have an obligation to keep residents safe 24 hours a day, many nursing homes are understaffed and supervision, at times, is minimal. Thus, resident-on-resident assault is likely to occur.

The physical warning signs that a loved one has fallen victim to abuse in a nursing home include:

In addition to the physical warning signs, a victim of resident-on-resident assault and abuse may also suffer from significant emotional distress. These warning signs include:

An inability to feel safe is terrifying. Nobody should have to live with such fear.

The physical and emotional impact of resident-on-resident assault in a nursing home is devastating. If you believe that a loved one has been the victim of resident-on-resident assault and abuse, contact a Virginia nursing home abuse attorney with experience to fight for your rights. Michael Weisberg has been representing clients for more than forty years in southeastern Virginia, including the greater Norfolk and Portsmouth area. Contact Michael Weisberg at (757) 622-7740 or toll free at (800) 690-0235 for answers to your questions. You also can send an e-mail to info@weislaw.com. A caring and compassionate Virginia nursing home abuse lawyer will handle your case with dignity and respect.

Michael S. Weisberg, P.C.
112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510

Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Email: info@weislaw.com
www.weislaw.com




Michael S. Weisberg, P.C.
112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
Email: info@weislaw.com
www.weislaw.com