Greenville Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Legally Reviewed By Michael Melonakos Managing Attorney

Attorney Michael Melonakos is the founder of The Melonakos Law Firm, where he concentrates his practice on personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, nursing home abuse, workers’ compensation, and more. The law firm’s efforts have secured more than $50 million for injured people.

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Why Choose Us?

Our nursing home abuse lawyers at The Melonakos Law Firm, LLC in Greenville, South Carolina, provide compassionate counsel and dedicated advocacy for victims of nursing home abuse. Because we handle personal injury matters exclusively, we have in-depth knowledge of the laws and issues affecting your recovery. We keep our caseload small, so we can provide the personal attention and resources your case requires.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse in Greenville, SC

Nursing home abuse occurs in several different forms. It may be:

• Physical abuse: This occurs when nursing home staff physically harm residents. It may be hitting, slapping, shaking, kicking, or other forms of physical force.
• Emotional abuse: Nursing home residents are vulnerable to emotional mistreatment by the staff. This can occur in the form of criticism, taunts, name-calling, or belittlement.
• Sexual abuse: Outrageous as it may seem, sexual abuse can occur in nursing homes. People who engage in this type of conduct tend to target more vulnerable residents who are least likely to report the abuse.
• Financial exploitation: Nursing home residents may fall victim to financial fraud. When this occurs, they can have their identity stolen or lose significant amounts of money.
• Neglect: When nursing home staff neglect a resident or provide substandard care, it can cause significant harm. Staff may fail to provide for residents’ basic needs, such as food and water, or neglect their personal hygiene, medical care, or emotional needs.

Who Is Liable for Greenville Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing homes owe a strict duty of care to residents. These facilities may be held liable for nursing home abuse and injuries if there was:

• Negligent hiring or training of staff
• Failure to properly monitor staff
• Intentional abuse of residents by staff members
• Failure to provide food, water, and the necessities of living
• Medical neglect
• Failure to provide adequate security
• Failure to protect residents from health and safety hazards
• Imposition of unreasonable or dangerous physical restraints

In some cases, third parties may be responsible for nursing home injuries. Examples include a wheelchair that was improperly designed or manufactured, or malfunctioning nursing home equipment that was improperly maintained by an outside contractor.