Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Macon

Georgia law protects elders as a higher-risk group and specifically prohibits their neglect, abuse, and exploitation. Some examples of these include:

• Abuse: The law prohibits physical and mental abuse, including striking elders, the threat of violence or neglect, and sexual abuse. Also falling under this category is withholding food, water, or medication.
• Negligence: In Georgia, negligence is defined as the failure to provide elders with basic care and services. This includes clothing, food, shelter, and medical care. Negligent caregivers could also be charged for leaving elders alone for extended periods of time.
• Exploitation: It’s illegal to rob or otherwise take advantage of elders. Examples of elder exploitation include using force, threats, or deceit to steal property or money. This also includes taking Social Security checks and forcing elders to sign power-of-attorney documents.

Elder abuse is a crime that is underreported, so it’s best to stay vigilant. If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, be on the lookout for these symptoms of abuse and neglect:

• Unexplained injuries or frequent falls
• Undiagnosed diet issues resulting in dehydration, hunger, or weight loss
• Psychological symptoms such as depression, withdrawal, or lack of alertness
• Bedsores
• Poor hygiene
• Unclean living environment
• Missing money or valuables

Recoverable Damages

Georgia law allows the victims of nursing home abuse to receive compensation for damages that include:

• Pain and suffering
• Physical trauma
• Hospitalization and medical costs
• Loss of life’s enjoyment
• Punitive damages in some cases

Statute of Limitations

If you are considering pursuing a lawsuit regarding nursing home abuse, act now. There is a two-year statute of limitations for filing a nursing home abuse claim in Georgia. If you think you have a case, get in touch with our Macon office today.

We take nursing home abuse very seriously. If we accept your case, we will take immediate steps to stop the abuse and report it to Georgia authorities. In the case of a lawsuit, we will seek all appropriate compensation as well as punitive damages if the situation warrants it.

If you or someone you love were a victim of elder abuse, don’t keep it to yourself. Contact Morgan & Morgan and let us help you fight for justice. We have over 35 years of experience fighting For The People, and you pay nothing unless you win. To learn more, fill out our no-obligation case evaluation form and one of our attorneys will contact you.