Lisa Circeo, the principal of Circeo Law Firm, is an award-winning trial attorney whose legal successes over the past 25 years include nearly $100,000,000 in verdicts recovered on behalf of victims, including the largest verdict awarded to a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She has tried cases in numerous states, and her reputation for success at trial precedes her.
As an attorney, Lisa has experienced great success in complex litigation, including but not limited to nursing home abuse and neglect cases, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases, electrocution and fire cases, and negligent security cases, just to name a few. Her team is composed of trial attorneys who are courtroom-tested and approved, with extensive litigation experience and successful verdicts.
No two acts of nursing home abuse are the same. In general, they fall into one of these five distinct categories.
Physical abuse involves the unnecessary use of force that causes injury or pain to a nursing home resident. This may include hitting, pushing, or rough handling during transfers. The unnecessary use of restraints can also qualify as physical abuse. When a facility fails to supervise staff or enforce safety protocols, these injuries often point to deeper systemic problems.
Emotional abuse is harder to see, but it can be just as harmful. Staff may yell, threaten, isolate, or humiliate residents, which can lead to serious emotional trauma over time. If your loved one becomes unusually quiet, fearful, or reluctant to speak around staff, you should consult a Lexington nursing home abuse attorney.
Neglect occurs when a facility fails to meet a person’s basic care needs. This includes poor hygiene, malnutrition, dehydration, or the lack of necessary medical care. While neglect may result from an intentional act, it is more likely to occur when a facility is understaffed or poorly trained.
Sexual abuse includes any non-consensual sexual contact or exposure with a resident. This is a major issue in nursing facilities, given how many residents lack the cognitive ability to consent to sexual contact. Facilities have a duty to screen employees and monitor interactions. When they fail, they can be held accountable.
Financial exploitation runs the spectrum from the theft of small items from a resident’s room to unauthorized withdrawals from a savings account. Staff or even other residents may take advantage of someone who cannot manage their finances.
There is no reliable way to predict the exact value of a nursing home abuse claim. Every case depends on the severity of the harm, the duration of the abuse, and how the injury affects your loved one’s life. That said, you can recover several types of damages if you prove liability, including:
An experienced nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer in Lexington will evaluate these factors and build a claim that reflects the full impact of the harm.
There could be more than one party liable for an act of nursing home abuse or neglect. Our attorneys can carefully investigate the facts to determine if any individuals or organizations failed to prevent the abuse despite having a duty to protect your loved one.
The individual who caused the harm can be held directly responsible. While this is often a staff member, it is possible for the perpetrator to be a visitor, a family member, or even a fellow resident.
Supervisors and administrators may be liable if they failed to properly train staff or allowed unsafe conditions to continue. The reality is that a lack of oversight is frequently at the center of nursing home abuse cases.
The company that owns the facility can also be held accountable. Owners are responsible for staffing levels, policies, and overall operations. When cost-cutting leads to unsafe conditions, liability often extends beyond the individual employee to the organization itself.
No odds will deter us in our pursuit of justice—and no one works harder than the team at Circeo Law Firm. Our services are also on contingency, which means you do not pay anything unless we win your case. Our mission is to make the world a safer place by holding corporations accountable when they endanger the public and cause injury.
Our award-winning attorneys combine skilled and experienced advocacy with an unwavering dedication to the best result for every client, every time. Many of our Lexington nursing home abuse lawyers have been recognized for excellence by prominent industry organizations.
When a crisis or catastrophe occurs, you need trusted counsel on your side. Our reputation for professionalism, integrity, and determination is only surpassed by our track record of success. Contact us today for help and support with your case.
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