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Fighting for Victims of Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Elder Abuse

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Hiring a home health care agency is supposed to allow your loved one to receive care in the comfort and safety of their own home. But when agencies fail to properly screen employees, provide inadequate training, or send caregivers who are neglectful, abusive, or exploitative, the result can be devastating. Families often do not discover the abuse until significant harm has already been done, because there are no other staff members or residents around to witness and report problems.

South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act protects vulnerable adults in all care settings, including in their own homes. When a home health care agency, staffing company, or individual caregiver fails to provide competent care, they can be held legally accountable.

Hughey Law Firm represents families throughout South Carolina in cases involving home health care abuse and neglect. We investigate the agency’s hiring practices, training protocols, and supervision procedures to determine how the abuse happened and who is liable. Call (843) 881-8644 for a free, confidential consultation.

Common Forms of Home Health Care Abuse

Physical abuse by caregivers: Hitting, shoving, rough handling, pinching, or other physical mistreatment by aides or attendants.
Neglect of care duties: Failure to assist with bathing, grooming, medication management, meal preparation, wound care, or mobility needs.
Financial exploitation: Home health aides who have access to the patient’s home may steal cash, personal property, or valuables. Some engage in identity theft or manipulate vulnerable patients into making financial transfers.
Emotional abuse: Verbal intimidation, threats, ridicule, social isolation, or deliberate withholding of companionship.
Medication mismanagement: Administering wrong medications, incorrect doses, or failing to administer prescribed medications on time.
Sexual abuse: Any non-consensual sexual contact between a caregiver and patient.
Abandonment: Caregivers who fail to show up for scheduled shifts or leave during shifts without notifying the family or agency.

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Agency Liability vs. Individual Caregiver Liability

An important aspect of home health care abuse cases is determining who is legally responsible. In many cases, both the individual caregiver AND the home health agency bear liability:

The agency may be liable for negligent hiring (failing to conduct background checks), negligent training (failing to provide adequate instruction), negligent supervision (failing to monitor caregiver performance), and negligent retention (keeping a caregiver on staff despite complaints or red flags).
The individual caregiver may be personally liable for their acts of abuse, neglect, or theft.
If the caregiver was hired independently (not through an agency), the analysis is different, and an attorney can help you understand your options.

Hughey Law Firm investigates every layer of potential liability to ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable.

Fighting Elder Abuse is What We Do

The entirety of Attorney Nathan Hughey’s more than 27 year legal career has been spent litigating elder abuse lawsuits. After 6 years defending South Carolina nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities in cases of elder abuse, Nathan joined another South Carolina personal injury law firm before opening Hughey Law Firm in 2007. His heart was always with the injured, and establishing his own law firm allowed him to go after the same care facilities he spent 6 years defending.

But why does this matter? To name a few:

We know the law and how to spot elder abuse
We know the defense’s playbook in almost any situation
Our attorneys AND staff have spent decades working these cases
We have medical experts ready to review records and testify in court on your family’s behalf
We have handled elder abuse cases throughout South Carolina

Your Loved One Was Supposed to Be Safe at Home. Get Your Free Consultation.

If your loved one was harmed by a home health aide or home care agency in South Carolina, Hughey Law Firm can help.

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All initial consultations are completely free and confidential, and we only get paid out of proceeds from any verdict or settlement we are able to win on your behalf.

VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue a home health care agency if their employee abused my loved one?

Yes. Home health care agencies in South Carolina have a legal duty to hire qualified, trustworthy caregivers, train them properly, and supervise their work. If the agency failed to conduct a background check, ignored previous complaints about the caregiver, or failed to monitor the quality of care being provided, the agency can be held liable for the harm their employee caused.

How do I know if my loved one is being abused by a home health aide?

Warning signs include unexplained injuries, sudden changes in behavior or mood, fear or anxiety when the caregiver is present, missing personal belongings or money, unexplained bank withdrawals, poor hygiene or worsening health despite receiving scheduled care, and the caregiver being secretive or discouraging family visits.

What if we hired the caregiver privately, not through an agency?

You may still have legal recourse against the individual caregiver for their acts of abuse, neglect, or theft. However, without an agency involved, there may not be the same depth of insurance coverage available. An attorney can evaluate the specifics of your situation.

How long do I have to file a home health care abuse claim?

You generally have three years from the date of the injury or discovery under South Carolina Code § 15-3-530. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your family’s rights.

Client Testimonials

Thank you Hughey Law Firm! It was a pleasure to work with you on my case! From the beginning, every contact I had with your firm was professional, kind, helpful, and painless!

- Karen C.

“5.0 out of 5.0 Mr. Hughey and I have worked together on several cases, and his tenacity, professional judgment and negotiating skills are top-notch.”

- South Carolina Attorney

“5.0 out of 5.0. Nathan is an excellent attorney who is a true advocate for victims of nursing home neglect and medical malpractice. He is the “go-to” lawyer for serious nursing home injury cases.”

- South Carolina Attorney

Over the course of the last 4 years, I have come to know attorney Nathan Hughey and his office very well. They have always communicated with me...

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