Elder abuse is despicable and should not occur. But unfortunately, there are still too many instances of elder abuse and it is not going away anytime soon. There are five classifications of elder abuse, which are physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial fraud and exploitation, psychological abuse, and caregiver neglect. According to government statistics, physical abuse occurs 1.6% of the time, sexual abuse .6% of the time, psychological abuse 4.6% of the time, caregiver neglect 5.1% of the time, and financial fraud and exploitation occurs 5.2% of the time. Considering that there are estimated to now be over 4 million Americans in nursing homes, even this small percentage equates to a large number of victims. Our Portland nursing home abuse lawyers explain the causes of elder abuse in Oregon nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Residents in nursing homes are vulnerable to personal injuries due to nursing home abuse and neglect. Many times these instances of abuse and neglect do not go reported. Indeed, many criminal get away with their misconduct which only hurt our loved ones. Yet, nursing homes have a duty of care to ensure the safety of all of its residents. This duty of care applies to all residents including residents who may be more needy or in a more compromised position. In these instances, nursing homes could be required to protect these residents better.
But unfortunately, this does not always happen. Indeed, far too many nursing home residents are injured due to nursing home abuse and neglect. Some of the most common causes of elder abuse in Oregon nursing homes include the following:
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect contact the Oregon Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers at Kuhlman Law at our number below or fill out the intake form. We offer a free initial case evaluation and handle cases on a contingency fee which means that you pay no money unless we recover.
Our law firm handles cases throughout the state including Bend and Portland Oregon, Redmond, Central Oregon, Sisters, Madras, Multnomah County, Deschutes County, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Lane County, Medford, Gresham, La Grande, Albany, Medford, Beaverton, Umatilla, Pendleton, Cottage Grove, Florence, Oregon City, Springfield, Keizer, Grants Pass, McMinnville, Tualatin, West Linn, Forest Grove, Wilsonville, Newberg, Roseburg, Lake Oswego, Klamath Falls, Happy Valley, Tigard, Ashland, Milwakie, Coos Bay, The Dalles, St. Helens, Sherwood, Central Point, Canby, Troutdale, Hermiston, Silverton, Hood River, Newport, Prineville, Astoria, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, Washington.
We also have an office in Minneapolis, Minnesota and take Nursing Home Abuse cases throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Washington County, Anoka County, Scott County, Blaine, Stillwater, and Saint Paul Minnesota.
Please act quickly, there is a limited time (Statute of Limitations) in which you can bring a claim under the law.