Queens Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Nursing home residents deserve to stay in safe and respectful facilities. Tragically, sexual abuse is a reality in some nursing homes. Senior citizens can be especially vulnerable to this form of abuse, sometimes due to physical or psychological disabilities.
Nursing home patients who have been abused often need their loved ones to help them fight back. If your loved one suffered sexual abuse while in a nursing home, we may be able to help you pursue justice. To learn more, contact the Queens nursing home sexual abuse lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273.
Types of Sexual Abuse
There are many forms of sexual abuse, ranging from physical to verbal acts. Regardless of how the abuse occurs, it is illegal and unacceptable. Forms of sexual abuse include:
- Rape
- Inappropriate touching
- Sexual coercion
- Sexual harassment
Each of these forms of abuse is a serious crime. Usually, sexual abuse is defined as any sort of sexual contact or interaction that forced upon a non-consenting individual. In many cases, the nursing home is accountable for sexual abuse that occurs within its walls. For example, nursing home management may have committed negligence such as failure to conduct background checks on applicants, or failure to respond adequately to reported abuse.
If you suspect that a loved one has been a victim of abuse, you need to understand your legal options. Our Queens nursing home sexual abuse attorneys can help you as you fight to protect your loved one.
Contact Us
The Queens nursing home sexual abuse attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP are experienced in fighting for the rights of nursing home abuse victims. If your loved one was sexually abused in his or her nursing home, contact us today at 1-888-244-2273.
