Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys in NC, SC & GA
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a growing crisis. When families entrust the care of elderly loved ones to nursing facilities, they expect that their family members will be treated with dignity, respect, and professional care. Unfortunately, far too many nursing homes prioritize profits over patient care, resulting in understaffing, inadequate training, and environments where abuse and neglect can flourish. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our nursing home abuse attorneys are committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and holding negligent facilities accountable.
If you suspect that a loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, time is critical. Abuse patterns tend to escalate, and every day of inaction puts your loved one at greater risk. Our attorneys act quickly to investigate claims, preserve evidence, and take legal action to protect your family member and secure compensation for the harm they have suffered.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Physical abuse — Hitting, slapping, pushing, restraining, and other physical harm inflicted by staff or other residents.
- Emotional and psychological abuse — Verbal threats, intimidation, humiliation, isolation, and cruel treatment.
- Sexual abuse — Any non-consensual sexual contact with a resident, including by staff or other residents.
- Neglect — Failure to provide adequate food, water, hygiene, medical care, medication management, and supervision.
- Medical neglect — Failure to administer prescribed medications, treat infections, manage chronic conditions, or respond to medical emergencies.
- Financial exploitation — Theft, unauthorized use of a resident's funds, forging signatures, and coercing changes to wills or financial documents.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Common warning signs include:
- Unexplained bruises, fractures, or injuries
- Bedsores (pressure ulcers), especially in advanced stages
- Sudden weight loss or dehydration
- Poor hygiene and unsanitary living conditions
- Withdrawal, depression, or fearfulness
- Unexplained changes in financial situation
- Staff reluctance to allow unsupervised visits
- Frequent infections or hospitalizations
State Laws on Nursing Home Abuse
North Carolina
North Carolina's Patients' Bill of Rights (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-115 et seq.) establishes the rights of nursing home residents. Adult Protective Services investigates abuse allegations. Contributory negligence may be raised as a defense but rarely applies to abuse cases. The statute of limitations is 3 years for personal injury and longer for cases involving fraud.
South Carolina
South Carolina's Omnibus Adult Protection Act (S.C. Code § 43-35-10 et seq.) protects vulnerable adults. The state's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents' rights. Comparative negligence applies. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Georgia
Georgia's Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 30-5-1 et seq.) provides protections for vulnerable adults. The Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates complaints. Comparative negligence applies. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
Who Is Liable?
Multiple parties may be liable for nursing home abuse including the nursing facility itself, corporate ownership groups, individual staff members, medical directors, and third-party contractors. Our attorneys investigate every potential source of liability.
Compensation
Victims may recover for medical treatment, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and punitive damages in egregious cases. Wrongful death claims may be filed when abuse or neglect causes death. Contact Dr. Ted Injury Law for a free, confidential consultation.
Related Case Results
An 81-year-old resident of a Greensboro nursing home died after developing severe pressure ulcers that became infected due to chronic understaffing and neglect. Our investigation uncovered that the facility had been cited multiple times by state regulators for inadequate staffing levels and failure to provide basic care. Internal documents revealed that corporate owners had deliberately cut staffing to increase profits. The case settled for $5.7 million, and the facility was subsequently placed under enhanced regulatory oversight.