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Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

Do You Need a Trusted Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
Why Choose Us Over Other Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers?
What Are Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
What Are Signs of Elder Abuse?
Who Is Liable for Nursing Home Abuse in Georgia?

Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Protecting Your Loved Ones
Client Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Our Attorneys

Do You Need a Trusted Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?

You may need a nursing home abuse attorney if your loved one has experienced any of the following:

Unexplained injuries: bruises, broken bones, cuts, or head trauma
Bedsores: pressure ulcers from lack of movement and inadequate care
Sudden weight loss or malnutrition
Poor hygiene or soiled clothing and bedding
Emotional withdrawal, fearfulness, or behavioral changes
Falls or repeated hospital visits
Medication errors or missed prescriptions
Verbal threats or aggression from staff
Sexual assault or inappropriate touching
Unusual financial activity or missing belongings

Inadequate background checks, understaffing, poor training, and careless or insufficient administrative supervision are underlying causes of nursing home abuse and neglect, and this is inexcusable.

If your loved one was abused or neglected while in an Atlanta nursing home, please contact Grant Law Office right away. Our Atlanta injury attorneys can discuss your case in a free consultation and go over your options. We can investigate the nature of your loved one’s injuries, determine who is liable, and advocate for your loved one’s best interests.

Call (404) 995-3955 to learn more today.

Why Choose Us Over Other Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers?

Free Consultation
More Than 60 Years of Combined Legal Experience
You’ll Work Directly With Our Attorneys
Named in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Law
Selected by Super Lawyers Based on Peer Review and Independent Research
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated for Legal Skill and Ethical Standards
Compassionate, One-on-One Client Support
Extensive Experience With Medical Negligence and Elder Care Cases

Recent Nursing Home Abuse Verdicts and Settlements

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What Are Types of Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse takes many forms, ranging from physical harm to a resident to financial exploitation. All of these actions violate nursing home residents’ rights, which include freedom from harm, abuse, neglect, and injuries. If a staff member abuses a resident, that staff member can be held liable in a civil claim. In addition, the facility that housed your loved one may also share liability for failing to hire competent employees and protect residents from harm.

Physical abuse: Physical force used to inflict bodily harm or coerce a resident into doing something he/she does not want to do. Can include hitting, slapping, shoving, pinching, pushing, or tripping a resident.
Mental, emotional, or verbal abuse: The use of intimidation, insults, threats, harassment, discrimination, and other traumatizing tactics. Staff and administrators are expected to treat residents with care and respect, especially if a patient has mental health issues.
Sexual abuse: Any sexual behavior, including inappropriate touching or forced viewing of sexually explicit material, directed towards an elder.
Financial exploitation or abuse: Illegal or improper use of an elderly person's resources, such as stealing personal items, manipulating the victim into writing checks, making fraudulent insurance claims, or coercing the resident to pay staff members for better care.
Neglect: A caregiver's refusal or failure to provide essential services to the point that it threatens to harm or does harm the elder. Neglect can range from failing to provide appropriate medical care (such as checking for bedsores) to allowing a resident to be harmed by the inappropriate use of equipment.
Self-neglect: A senior failing to care for him/herself. Many residents have dementia or Alzheimer’s, which makes it difficult for them to live independent lives. If a staff member allows a resident to become injured or malnourished due to a lack of supervision, then the nursing home can be held liable.

Elderly residents can suffer from a variety of debilitating conditions, from disabilities to chronic pain, and nursing homes should provide appropriate care and treatment. Even if a resident is difficult to care for, nursing homes should hire experienced staff and make sure that their facilities are up to code. Failing to protect a resident from abuse or neglect can result in catastrophic injuries to the resident, or even death.

If your loved one suffered an injury or died as a result of nursing home abuse in Atlanta, then you should not hesitate to pursue a claim against the facility. But first, you must determine how the abuse occurred and who can be held liable.

What Are Signs of Elder Abuse?

Because older adults are often dependent on the very people who are neglecting or abusing them, they rarely tell anyone else, which is why so many incidents go unreported. It is for this reason that others need to be aware of what signs to look for. Common signs of elder abuse and neglect, according to the Georgia Division of Aging Services, include:

Malnutrition;
Slap marks;
Dehydration;
Unexplained bruises;
Poor personal hygiene;
Sudden change in accounts/finances;
Altered wills;
Dirty or torn clothes;
Unusual bank withdrawals;
Listlessness and fatigue;
Withdrawal from everyday activities;
Constant hunger/begging for food;
Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases;
Lack of medical or dental care;
Bruises around the genital area or breasts; and
The victim being left unattended for long periods of time.

If you suspect your loved one is being abused, you should not hesitate to contact the Georgia Ombudsman to investigate the facility or report abuse to the Georgia Division of Aging Services. These organizations work closely with Adult Protective Services (APS) to review each report of abuse and advocate for the safety and well-being of nursing home residents.

Meanwhile, work with an Atlanta nursing home abuse attorney to recover compensation for your loved one. Abuse often inflicts serious injuries or other medical conditions that impact your loved one’s health. Our husband-and-wife team can investigate the guilty party and advocate for the full value of your loved one’s injuries.

Who Is Liable for Nursing Home Abuse in Georgia?

When you entrust your loved one to a long-term-care facility, you expect it to protect their health and ensure their safety. If your loved one suffered abuse at that facility, then it is important to determine who is liable for their injuries.

In most cases, liability is shared between staff members and the company in charge of the nursing home through a concept called respondeat superior. Here in Georgia, this doctrine is codified in O.C.G.A. § 51-2-2, which states that employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees if the employee was acting within the scope of his/her duties. With regard to nursing homes, this means that a facility can be found legally responsible when its staff member abuses or neglects a resident while at work.

Nursing homes are also responsible for performing thorough background checks on employees, training and hiring qualified staff, ensuring their facilities are free of safety hazards, and providing for the residents’ well-being. Failing in these duties, either through an act of negligence or exploitation, can also make a facility liable for your loved one’s injuries.

Determining how your loved one’s injuries were caused and who is responsible for compensating them will require an in-depth investigation. While the Georgia Ombudsman and Division of Aging Services can review the facility for abuse or neglect, you should have legal counsel to ensure that your loved one has a fair shot at getting compensation. At Grant Law Office, our husband-and-wife team can provide compassionate representation to ensure your loved one’s rights are protected.

Atlanta Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Protecting Your Loved Ones

A nursing home or other long-term elder care facility is required to provide adequate support and care to its residents; that is the bottom line. There is no excuse for their failure to do so, nor is there any excuse for subjecting patients to maltreatment. If you or a loved one has been abused by a nursing home care provider, the abuser and the home administrator may be held liable for the injuries and suffering they have caused. Contact the dedicated Atlanta elder abuse lawyers at Grant Law Office today to learn more about your legal options at (404) 995-3955.

Client Testimonials

Kim Grant and Grant Law Office are the best! I was in a horrific car accident in which two people were killed and I was seriously injured and scarred for life. They investigated quickly and thoroughly and made sure not to leave a dime on the table. They are awesome!
- Jill Moon (5-Star Google Review)

I can't even say enough about the team my wife had at this firm. Wayne and Kim Grant were beyond excellent as they displayed compassion, transparency, and understanding while diligently navigating and handling her case with the same importance as if it were them. Over the time that we have been dealing with them, they have somewhat become like family and my wife and I are ever so grateful to them. Grant Law Firm is truly one of the greatest firms (if not the greatest) [that] don't operate off gimmicks, catchy slogans, or jingles to garner the attention of the communities in need. There are not enough stars here to accurately depict the class, quality, and professionalism of Grant Law Firm. Just pure excellence!
-Eric Casterlow (5-Star Google Review)

The team worked hard [to] explore every option and present the best case possible. Their kindness and caring [were] above and beyond and most appreciated during a most difficult time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as nursing home abuse?

Nursing home abuse includes physical harm, emotional mistreatment, sexual assault, financial exploitation, and neglect. Neglect is one of the most common and harmful forms, occurring when staff fail to provide adequate food, water, hygiene, or medical care.

How do I report suspected abuse in Georgia?

Call the Georgia Department of Community Health or local Adult Protective Services. You should also speak with an attorney who can take legal steps to protect your loved one and begin investigating your claim.

What kind of compensation can we pursue?

You may be able to recover damages for medical costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, and funeral expenses in fatal cases. Punitive damages may also apply if there was intentional harm or extreme negligence.

How do I know if abuse actually occurred?

Your attorney can investigate the situation, review medical records, interview witnesses, and obtain facility inspection reports. Don’t ignore signs that something feels wrong; trust your instincts.

How long do we have to file a claim in Georgia?

In most nursing home abuse cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury or death. However, early investigation is critical, as evidence can disappear quickly.

Will we have to go to trial?

Not necessarily. Many Atlanta nursing home abuse claims settle outside of court. But we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, ensuring the strongest position in negotiation or litigation.

How much does it cost to hire Grant Law Office?

We handle nursing home abuse cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation.

Meet Our Attorneys

Wayne Grant

Wayne Grant is a highly respected trial attorney, with over 40 years of legal experience and a track record of success in complex personal injury and medical negligence cases. Wayne brings a powerful mix of medical knowledge, courtroom skill, and personal dedication to every nursing home abuse case he takes on.

Year Licensed: 1979

Kimberly W. Grant

Kimberly Grant brings more than 30 years of experience in personal injury and medical negligence law. Known for her compassionate advocacy and careful preparation, she is deeply involved in every case the firm handles. Clients value Kimberly for her thoughtful communication and strong legal insight—particularly in emotionally sensitive cases involving vulnerable clients.

Year Licensed: 1993