Although it’s difficult to consider, elders are victims of rape and sexual abuse more often than you may think. Elder sexual abuse is defined as an action against an elder that is unwanted and sexual in origin, and according to a 2017 report from the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2% of nursing home residents have reported sexual abuse, while 70% of cases go unreported.
Your loved ones are important to you, so when it comes time to choose their nursing home, there’s a lot to consider before you decide on a facility. Our modern world has forced us to consider the safety of elder care facilities, as some have violated the trust of their clients and mistreated their innocent residents.
You place a significant amount of trust in the nursing home staff who care for your loved ones, and any abuse that happens behind closed doors is a punishable offense. Our attorneys understand how much your situation has affected you and want to assist you in holding the at-fault party responsible for their inexcusable actions. If your loved one has experienced abuse in their elder-care facility, Morgan & Morgan is here to help.
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