Kansas City Resident-on-Resident Abuse Attorneys

Suffered an Injured Caused by Another Resident in a Kansas City Nursing Home?

Resident-on-resident abuse is a serious problem in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior care communities. When residents are injured by other residents, the facilities may attempt to cover up the abuse or otherwise shirk their responsibility to keep residents safe. We are committed to holding these facilities accountable and helping our clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

Our Kanas City resident-on-resident abuse attorneys at the Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr., LLC know how to investigate abuse claims and build strong cases that hold negligent parties responsible.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of resident-on-resident abuse, we invite you to contact our firm online or call us at (816) 597-4556 for a free consultation.

Common Causes of Resident-on-Resident Abuse

Resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes refers to instances where one resident of a nursing home inflicts harm, abuse, or mistreatment upon another resident within the same facility.

Several factors may contribute to the occurrence of resident-on-resident abuse in nursing homes:

• Understaffing: If the nursing home is understaffed, caregivers may struggle to adequately supervise residents, increasing the likelihood of abusive situations going unnoticed.
• Lack of staff training: Insufficient training for staff in recognizing and managing aggressive behavior or conflicts between residents can contribute to abusive situations.
• Cognitive impairments: Many residents in nursing homes may suffer from cognitive conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. These conditions can lead to disorientation, confusion, and behavioral issues that may result in abusive behavior.
• Shared living spaces: Residents in nursing homes often live in close quarters with little privacy, which can escalate tensions and conflicts among them.
• Inadequate intervention and reporting: Sometimes, staff members may fail to intervene or report abusive incidents promptly due to fear of retaliation, lack of awareness, or neglect.

Who is at Risk for Resident-on-Resident Abuse?

Many people assume that only the most vulnerable residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior care communities are at risk for resident-on-resident abuse. However, anyone who lives in one of these facilities is at risk for abuse, including those with cognitive disabilities, those who are unable to communicate due to a physical disability, and those who are unable to defend themselves.

Examples of resident-on-resident abuse include:

• Physical abuse, including hitting, kicking, slapping, and more
• Sexual abuse, including unwanted touching, rape, and more
• Emotional abuse, including name-calling, threats, and more
• Neglect, including withholding food, water, medical care, and more
• Financial abuse, including stealing money or property
• Harassment, including threats, stalking, and more

Why Should You Contact Our Firm?

The nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior care communities where resident-on-resident abuse occurs have a powerful incentive to cover up the abuse. These facilities know that abuse is a major problem in senior care communities and that their facilities are at risk for lawsuits. That is why our Kanas City resident-on-resident abuse attorneys know that the key to a successful case is a thorough investigation.

Our team will investigate your claim by:

• Interviewing you and your loved ones
• Reviewing medical records
• Reviewing police reports
• Interviewing witnesses
• Reviewing video footage

We also work with experts in the fields of geriatrics, gerontology, and psychology to ensure that we have the most comprehensive understanding of the impact that resident-on-resident abuse has on victims.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of resident-on-resident abuse, the Law Office of Tom Wagstaff Jr., LLC is here to help. Our firm is committed to holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. We know how to investigate abuse claims and build strong cases that hold negligent parties responsible.

If you have questions about how we can help you, please contact us online or call us at (816) 597-4556 to request a free case review.