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Phoenix Lawyers Helping Group Home Abuse Victims
Very often, family members of those with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities are not capable of providing optimal care for their loved ones. For many people with disabilities, group homes are a very positive option. They can provide a great deal of adult independence and allow residents to build friendships with others.
With the very best of intentions, families make the difficult decision to rely upon the expertise of a group home or care facility for 24-hour care and supervision. Unfortunately, group home staff and management do not always have the same commitment to the special-needs residents in their care.
- Management may try to cut corners or fail to provide proper staff training in areas such as behavior modification or administration of medications.
- Management may not take proper care to ensure that staff understands how to follow individual service plans when caring for vulnerable residents.
- Management may not perform a thorough criminal background check of job applicants.
- Management may not take necessary security precautions to prevent a resident from wandering away from the facility or from injuring another resident.
When management cuts corners, vulnerable group home residents can become the victims of group home abuse: medication errors, neglect, undue restraint and assault. This is a tragedy that must end.
Personal Attention — Effective Legal Action
The attorneys at the Phoenix law office of Solomon & Relihan represent victims of group home abuse and their families. We work to hold group homes accountable for the injuries they inflict upon persons with disabilities, children and the aged. We are available to represent group home residents and victims of nursing home negligence anywhere in Arizona.
It is heartbreaking for families to discover that their loved one has been mistreated by a care provider. We understand, and we make sure that you get the support you need as your case progresses. We have helped hundreds of families in our 30 years of legal practice. See what clients have to say about working with our firm.
If someone you love has been abused or neglected at a group home, talk to a lawyer about your legal options. For a free initial consultation about group home negligence, contact our Phoenix law office by e-mail or telephone. Home and hospital visits are available for your convenience.
