Nursing home abuse and neglect put vulnerable residents at serious risk, leading to malnutrition, dehydration, infections, and preventable injuries. When facilities fail to provide adequate care, residents suffer, and families are left feeling helpless. Lack of supervision, improper medical treatment, and unsafe conditions can result in devastating harm. Understanding the warning signs, knowing your legal rights, and holding negligent facilities accountable are crucial steps in protecting your loved ones. Learn how to take action and seek justice.
May 30, 2025
3 min
No one expects to find that their parent, grandparent, or spouse has been physically or sexually abused by those entrusted with their care. But in nursing homes across Wisconsin and the nation, these appalling acts occur more frequently than most realize.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we have seen the heartbreaking consequences of such abuse and stand ready to fight for victims and their families.
Abuse in nursing homes is not just a personal tragedy—it’s a violation of human dignity, trust, and law. Our mission is to expose these crimes, demand accountability, and help survivors find justice and healing.
Physical and sexual abuse can take many forms, each causing profound harm. Some of the most common include:
Physical Abuse:
Sexual Abuse:
These acts are crimes—often perpetrated against vulnerable residents who are unable to defend themselves or report the abuse.
While most caregivers are compassionate professionals, abuse can be perpetrated by:
Facilities may be held legally liable not only for direct abuse by employees but also for failing to prevent abuse by others through poor supervision or negligent hiring.
Elderly residents—particularly those with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s or dementia—are easy targets for abusers because:
This vulnerability makes vigilance from family members and strong legal advocacy all the more critical.
Families often suspect something is wrong before they have evidence. Trust your instincts and look for these common signs:
Physical Signs:
Behavioral Signs:
Sexual Abuse Indicators:
If you notice any combination of these signs, act immediately.
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we guide families through each step, ensuring compassionate care while aggressively pursuing justice.
Under state and federal law, nursing homes must:
Failure to meet these obligations makes a facility civilly liable for damages and sometimes criminally culpable.
Proving nursing home abuse requires meticulous investigation. Our legal team works to:
These steps are critical to building a case that not only compensates the victim but also prevents future abuse.
Victims of nursing home abuse and their families may be entitled to significant compensation, including:
Our firm seeks full and fair compensation while holding negligent facilities publicly accountable.
Some families hesitate to pursue legal action, fearing it may worsen the situation or cause further trauma. But legal accountability:
At Michael Hill Trial Law, we approach these cases with sensitivity to the family’s needs while applying the full force of the law against abusers and negligent institutions.
Learning that your loved one may be a victim of physical or sexual abuse in a nursing home is devastating. But you don’t have to face this situation alone.
The attorneys at Michael Hill Trial Law are committed to:
Every elderly person has the right to live free from fear, violence, and neglect.
If you suspect abuse, contact us immediately. Justice begins with action.
