Appalling Abuse at Group Homes, Assisted Living Facilities
People who are physically or mentally impaired to such an extent that they cannot live independently are often placed in group homes or assisted living facilities. Sadly, residents of these group living facilities are far too often victims of abuse and neglect by the very people who are charged with caring for them.
At Kinerk, Beal, Schmidt, Dyer & Sethi in Tucson, our attorneys have successfully represented clients who were victimized or exploited at group homes and assisted living facilities.
Refusing Medically Necessary Treatment
In one case, the group home staff and a pediatrician dismissed a young girl's complaints of severe back pain, numbness and high fevers as mere "attention seeking" behavior. They refused to treat her. She finally had back surgery, but is left with permanent injuries because of the neglect.
Our lawyers have also represented group home and assisted living residents who suffered from physical abuse, sexual abuse, failure to give prescribed medication, malnutrition, dehydration, assault and battery by staff members or other residents, failure to provide appropriate medical care, failure to provide clean clothes or to provide for the personal hygiene of residents.
Protecting the Rights of Vulnerable Adults
Arizona's law regarding vulnerable adults protects the rights of those who suffer from developmental disabilities and physical or mental impairment as well as the elderly.
At Kinerk, Beal, Schmidt, Dyer & Sethi, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Those who abuse or neglect vulnerable adults must be held accountable.
Do you suspect a member of your family is being abused or neglected in a group home or assisted living facility? To schedule a free consultation about your case, please contact our office today.
