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Memphis Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is one of the most serious and despicable forms of nursing home abuse, but it is not nearly as rare as most people believe. Sexual abuse takes place when a caretaker performs sexual acts with a patient without his or her consent. Nursing home caretakers, other residents, strangers, and even family members engage in this behavior. AUniversity of Wisconsin study discovered that over ½ of nursing home residents who were sexually abused died within one year of the incident.
If you or a loved one has been subject to sexual abuse in a Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi nursing home, contact a Morgan & Morgannursing home abuse lawyer immediately. Fill out our free, no-risk case evaluation today and stop the abuse and learn if you could file a lawsuit to demand compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
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Types of Memphis Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
Although there are a wide range of non-consensual activities that fall under the umbrella of sexual abuse in nursing homes, our experiencedMemphis nursing home attorneys have found that these are the most common forms:
- Engaging in sexual acts with a resident unable to communicate
- Inappropriate touching
- Sexual coercion
- Forced nudity
- Sexual harassment
- Sexually explicit photographing or videotaping
- Rape
- Forced viewing of pornographic images or films
- Unwanted sexual acts
Signs of Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
As many elderly people are often not able to effectively communicate the horrors they may be experiencing, it is useful for friends and family to be aware of common signs of sexual abuse in nursing homes. The most common signs of nursing home sexual abuse in Memphis include:
- Bruises around the genital or chest area
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Unexplained genital bleeding or infections
- Vaginal or anal bleeding
- Trouble walking, sitting, or standing
- Stained or bloody clothing or sheets
- Emotional signs such as withdrawal, depression, etc.
Memphis Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Attorneys
Nursing home abuse cases do not make the front page of the news because they are extremely underreported. However, these appalling cases cause serious mental and physical damage and a patient may be unable to fully recover. Disregard for the physical and mental privacy of a nursing home resident is sickening, and thus should be stopped and those responsible held accountable as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one has endured such a painful experience, and are looking for help, the Memphis nursing home abuse attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are here to help maximize the rewards for victims of nursing home sexual abuse and seek an end to the mistreatment. Fill out our free, no-obligation consultation form on the right to learn about your legal rights today.