Sexual Abuse Claims Against Elderly Care Homes
As we age, not only do we become more physically frail, but our mental ability can also fade, so this means older people can be more vulnerable to being exploited and experience sexual abuse in elderly care homes.
Unfortunately, there are still instances when exploitative caregivers are able to look after the vulnerable in elderly care homes and use their position of power to abuse those that they look after.
Sexual abuse in elderly care homes is something that has occurred in the past and even recently too. The reality is that these cases are not only traumatic for the survivor but their family members too. We are here to help ensure that those responsible are held to account for their actions and we can help you and your family receive compensation for the sexual abuse that occurred in an elderly care home.
Bringing an elderly care home sexual abuse claim
It is likely that the person who suffered the sexual abuse in an elderly care home won’t be in a position to bring a claim about themselves. Simply because of their age, frailty and vulnerability. In instances such as these, it is possible for a family member or friend to bring the claim forward on their behalf.
Your solicitor will be able to explain the details of what happens in these circumstances but is possible for people to provide instructions on behalf of the elderly. Get in contact with TDP Solicitors, and we can let you know whether or not you would qualify as a litigation friend and be able to make a sexual abuse claim against an elderly care home on behalf of a family member or friend.
Abuse that’s likely to occur in elderly care homes
Sexual elder abuse – Not only does this include such acts as rape, molestation or sexual conduct with a person who doesn’t have the mental capacity to object, but it also includes activities such as showing an elderly person porn, forcing them to watch sex acts or even forcing them to undress.
Who can elderly care home sexual abuse claims be brought against?
Your solicitor will discuss this with you at great lengths to ensure that you get the most compensation possible for the distress of the care home abuse.
It is possible to bring the sexual abuse claim against an individual who performed the abuse, however, your solicitor will investigate whether or not they have the assets to pay for this compensation.
The claim can also be brought against the employer of the person who committed the abuse, this might be a private owner of the care home or the local authority who runs it. You will need to show evidence of the abuse to bring forward a claim of abuse against a care home, something that your solicitor will be able to help you with.
Making a sexual abuse claim against an elderly care home
Our trained solicitors are here to ensure your case is handled with sensitivity and sympathy. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable bringing the claim forward at every step of the care.
Once you get in touch, we can discuss how your case is likely to proceed, who you can claim against, as well as giving advice regarding your case.
Whilst the financial compensation is never going to help you or your family overcome the trauma of what has happened, it is a way of holding the abusers to account for their actions, and brings a form of closure to what has happened.