Attorneys Fighting Elder Abuse in Tucson and Across Arizona

More than 1.5 million people live in the country's 17,000 nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Often, elderly and disabled individuals are highly vulnerable to abuse and neglect.

At Kinerk, Schmidt & Sethi, PLLC in Tucson, we have successfully brought claims on behalf of elderly and vulnerable adults who were unable to protect themselves were abused or neglected. We have successfully prosecuted violations of the Arizona Vulnerable Adult Act and have collected compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney's fees for our clients. We are ready to help you. Contact our law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Recovering Maximum Compensation

For decades, our attorneys have been protecting the rights of nursing home residents. We have extensive experience filing nursing home negligence claims to recover financial compensation for victims who have suffered nursing home abuse and neglect, including:

Unsanitary conditions
Failure to assist in personal hygiene
Bed sores including pressure sores and decubitus ulcers
Medication errors
Lack of care for medical problems
Poor access to medical services
Sexual assault and sexual abuse
Failure to assess fall risks and prevent wandering, which can lead to serious accidents involving broken bones and other injuries
Malnutrition and dehydration
Emotional or psychological abuse
Physical abuse, such as hitting, pinching, shoving, slapping, shaking, force-feeding

Punitive Damages in Elder Abuse Claims

Our firm's lawyers may seek punitive damages against at-fault nursing home under Arizona's vulnerable adult statute. Punitive damages are meant to punish defendants and deter others from engaging in similar behavior. We have extensive experience obtaining million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims, many of which have included both compensatory and punitive damages.

Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation

If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abused or neglect, contact us. We will listen to your concerns and we can connect you with the information and resources you need — even if we do not take your case. The initial consultation is free of charge and free of obligation. If you hire our law firm, you will not pay any legal fees unless we obtain financial compensation in your nursing home injury claim.

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