Does verbal harassment count as nursing home abuse?

Yes, verbal harassment is one of the many types of nursing home abuse. When a nursing home staff member belittles, swears at, threatens, or otherwise makes negative verbal comments toward a nursing home resident, the staff member can be held liable for verbal abuse. Our Austin nursing home abuse lawyers understand how harmful verbal abuse can be to a person’s mental health and quality of life and we are committed to exposing abusive practices.

To speak with an experienced Austin nursing home litigation lawyer about your options for taking legal action against nursing home abuse, contact Hotze Runkle, PLLC today by calling 877-919-0830.

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