Sexual Abuse and Elder Assault Attorney
Our firm has been helping victims of assault and abuse in elder care assisted living and other types of facilities for decades. Abuse to elders is inexcusable and those involved need to be held accountable. Contact us to discuss your case we know how to investigate and prosecute these cases.
Care Providers Haver A Duty To Keep Residents Safe
Cases of sexual assault are often the result of a failure to properly investigate the background of employees working with the residents. Other types of abuse occur when residents that have a history of abuse or neglect are placed with others putting them at risk. The care facilities have a duty to supervise the staff as well as protect the residents and ensure that they are in a safe and home like environment and free from any form of abuse and neglect.
The Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act Minn. Stat. § 626.5772, Subd. 3 (c) defines sexual abuse to a vulnerable adult as “Any sexual contact or penetration as defined in section 609.341, between a facility staff person or a person providing services in the facility and a resident, patient, or client of that facility.”
Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect
Residents of nursing homes assisted living and other elder care facilities often are unable to advocate for themselves making them vulnerable to predators. If you suspect a vulnerable adult has been suffering from abuse contact the Minnesota adult abuse reporting center immediately at 1-844-880-1574. The phone is answered 24 hours a day and they will take appropriate steps to investigate incidents where someone is harmed or in immediate jeopardy.
Contact An Experienced Attorney to Discuss Your Case
If you have concerns physical or sexual abuse or any type of elder neglect, contact attorney Kenneth LaBore for a Free Consultation. Call 612-743-9048.
