
How to File a Lawsuit for Nursing Home Abuse
Before we discuss how to file a case against nursing home abuse, it is important to understand what constitutes nursing home abuse. A better understanding of the legal concept will help you determine whether what the patient suffered from can indeed be termed as nursing home abuse.
For example, a procedural mistake, committed by the physician in charge would be classified as medical malpractice/negligence, even though the patient might be resident in a nursing home during the incident. Read on as we explain both the concept of nursing home abuse and the necessary steps to file a lawsuit against the offending institution or individual.
What Constitutes as Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse can be properly defined as neglectful and/or abusive behavior by the staff at a nursing h...