Nursing Homes and Sexual Abuse

It is hard to believe that someone would sexually abuse a nursing home resident. In a nursing home situation, we expect our elders to be protected, not abused. Unfortunately, sexual abuse in the nursing home does happen. Sexual mistreatment and abuse is defined as nonconsensual sexual contact. Examples include sexual harassment, unwanted touching, rape, coerced sex or nudity, and explicit photographing.

Be aware of the following signs of sexual abuse while residents are in a nursing home.

• Bruises around the breasts or genital areas are signs of sexual abuse.
• If unexpected venereal disease or infections are diagnosed, suspect sexual abuse.
• Unexplained bleeding, torn, stained or bloody underclothings are symptoms of sexual abuse.
• A nursing home resident's report of being sexually abused should be taken seriously and investigated immediately.

Commitment to Nursing Home Clients

Personal Injury lawyer Jeffrey H. Rasansky has one mission: to fight for the rights of elder nursing home residents and their families, people just like you. Rasansky fights to prevent nursing home abuse, and to seek justice in instances such as when there has been sexual abuse in the nursing home. If you feel a loved one has suffered from sexual abuse while in a nursing home, contact an experienced nursing home lawyer at the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Rasansky. We can help.

Jeff Rasansky is licensed to practice before all state courts in Texas, the United States District Courts in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Resources

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