At Falcon Law Group, our compassionate and dedicated team understands the gravity of nursing home abuse cases. When you entrust the care of a loved one to a nursing home, you expect they will be treated with respect and dignity. However, when this trust is broken and a loved one is harmed, it’s natural to seek justice. Se Habla Español.
Nestled in Louisiana, our team is staffed with seasoned professionals who embody both strength and kindness, ready to serve as your unwavering allies during these trying times.
Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Recognizing the warning signs of nursing home abuse is critical for protecting your loved one. Abuse and neglect can take many forms, and the signs may be subtle or severe. Common indicators include:
- Physical Abuse: Unexplained bruises, broken bones, cuts, burns, or marks from restraints. Sudden injuries or frequent falls without reasonable explanation may indicate physical harm.
- Neglect: Poor hygiene, unexplained weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, bedsores, or infections from lack of regular care.
- Emotional Abuse: Sudden changes in mood, withdrawal, depression, anxiety, or fear around certain staff members.
- Sexual Abuse: Unexplained sexually transmitted infections, bruising around the genital area, torn or stained clothing, or changes in behavior.
- Financial Abuse: Missing personal belongings, unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts, or sudden changes in wills, powers of attorney, or financial arrangements.
- Resident-on-Resident Abuse: Aggression or injuries caused by other residents, especially in facilities with inadequate supervision.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases may involve multiple parties who can be held legally responsible, including:
- Nursing Home Staff: Direct caregivers, nurses, or administrators who commit abuse or neglect.
- Nursing Home Management: Facility owners or managers who fail to hire, train, or supervise staff properly.
- Third-Party Contractors: Companies responsible for facility maintenance or medical care.
- Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, or therapists whose negligence results in harm.
- Manufacturers: If defective medical devices or equipment contributed to the injury.
Louisiana law allows victims to pursue premises liability, personal injury, and/or medical malpractice claims against any party whose negligence led to harm, whether through direct abuse or systemic failures in care.
Louisiana Nursing Home Abuse Laws and Recent Changes
Louisiana’s nursing home abuse laws have undergone significant changes in 2025. Recent legislation has provided harsher penalties for exploitation and abuse of elderly or infirm residents, but it has also introduced broad protections for nursing homes, funneling many claims through the Medical Malpractice Act. This act caps damages at $500,000, with the facility itself responsible for only $100,000 and the rest paid by a state fund. These changes have sparked debate, with some arguing that they undermine justice for abused or neglected residents.
How Medical Malpractice Plays a Role
Many nursing home abuse cases overlap with medical malpractice. This occurs when:
- Medical staff fail to diagnose or treat injuries or illnesses.
- Residents suffer harm due to medication errors, improper medical procedures, or lack of supervision.
- Facilities fail to provide necessary medical care, resulting in preventable injuries or death.
Statute of Limitations
In Louisiana, victims of nursing home abuse have two years from the date of the abuse or neglect to file a claim. For injuries that occurred before July 1, 2024, the deadline is one year. Waiting too long can bar your right to compensation, so it’s crucial to act quickly.
How Falcon Law Group Can Help
No one should have to endure the pain and humiliation of nursing home abuse. At Falcon Law Group, we are here to provide supportive and relentless legal assistance to the residents of Louisiana and the surrounding areas. We believe in standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves, and in treating every case with the dignity and respect it merits. Together, we can work to bring about justice for your loved ones and to prevent future occurrences of such unfortunate incidents.
Representation You Deserve
As we traverse this difficult path together, let the Falcon Law Group be your beacon of hope and pillar of strength. We invite you to reach out to us for compassionate yet fierce legal representation that echoes the spirit of “somos familia.” Our team in Louisiana is ready to stand by your side, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Connect with us today, and let us embark on this journey to justice together.
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