Worried a Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home?
When families place loved ones in a nursing home or assisted living facility, they trust that proper care will be given. But when that trust is violated through abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the impact can be devastating.
When families place loved ones in a nursing home or assisted living facility, they trust that proper care will be given. But when that trust is violated through abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the impact can be devastating.
Protecting Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities doesn’t always leave bruises. Facilities are legally required to provide safe, clean, and respectful environments, and when they fail, our attorneys step in to hold them accountable.
We’ve handled cases involving:
- Physical abuse (hitting, restraining, shoving)
- Emotional abuse (threats, humiliation, intimidation)
- Sexual abuse (any unwanted sexual contact)
- Financial exploitation (theft, coerced changes to wills or accounts)
- Medical neglect (missed medications, untreated conditions)
- Hygiene and nutritional neglect
Why Ohioans Turn to Slater & Zurz’s Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
For over 30 years, families have trusted our team to fight for their loved ones. We’ve recovered millions for clients harmed by negligence and abuse, and we’re just as committed to protecting Ohio’s most vulnerable residents today.
- Talk directly to nursing home abuse lawyers who care
- Pay nothing unless we win
- 6 offices across Ohio
The Rights of Long-Term Care Residents in Ohio
Under Ohio law, residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities have specific legal protections, including the rights to:
- Live in a safe, clean environment
- Be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Participate in decisions about their care
- Receive proper medical treatment
- Have privacy and dignity
- Access their personal and medical records
If any of these rights are violated, legal action may be necessary to protect the resident and prevent it from happening to someone else.
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities Can Be Held Liable For Abuse
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are required to maintain a safe environment free from abuse or neglect. A facility can be held legally responsible if any of the following occur:
- Inadequate staff supervision: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have a duty to supervise their staff and stop any form of abuse immediately.
- Insufficient staffing: Understaffing is a significant contributor to abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Even reliable employees may intentionally or unintentionally commit harmful acts when stressed or overworked.
- Neglectful hiring practices: Detailed background checks should be performed on all prospective employees to identify and exclude those who may participate in acts of abuse or neglect.
- Poor security measures: Facilities must ensure rigorous oversight to protect residents from potential harm by residents, staff, or visitors.
Failing to report abuse: The law requires all long-term care facilities to promptly report all abuse and neglect cases.
After an accident or life-changing event, you need more than legal paperwork — you need someone in your corner. Our attorneys listen, guide, and fight for clients as if the case were their own.
That commitment is why people across Ohio continue to turn to Slater & Zurz when the stakes are high.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?
Nursing home abuse can cause long-lasting trauma, financial hardship, and life-altering injuries. Our lawyers will pursue full compensation for:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Mental health care or therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Relocation costs
- Loss of dignity or quality of life
- Punitive damages (in cases of extreme negligence or misconduct)
Real People. Real Advocacy.
After an accident or life-changing event, you need more than legal paperwork — you need someone in your corner. Our attorneys listen, guide, and fight for clients as if the case were their own. That commitment is why people across Ohio continue to turn to Slater & Zurz when the stakes are high.
We know you’re hurting, and the last thing you need is to be bounced around. When you call us, you’ll speak to one of our experienced attorneys.
From day one, we’ll gather medical records, file the proper reports, and deal with insurance companies on your behalf. In other words, you focus on getting better, and we’ll handle the fight.
We've recovered millions for injury victims across Ohio. We don’t stop at quick settlements; instead, we push for full accountability and compensation that reflects what you’ve really lost.
No upfront fees means there’s zero risk to get started.