Can I file a lawsuit if a member of my family was sexually abused by a nurse? Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. What can I do if my unconscious family member was abused by their nurse? If a member of your family was sexually assaulted by a nurse, you may have the right to sue.

Unfortunately, many nurses take advantage of their positions and their proximity to the most vulnerable patients. When a nurse abuses as unconscious patient, their employer could be liable. More specifically, the employer could be liable based on negligent hiring, training, and supervision. Some employers may argue that they cannot be held responsible for the malicious and intentional actions of their employers, but that is far from true.

Employers have the duty to do the following:

• Subject all prospective employees to background checks
• Subject existing employees to random background checks
• Train and supervise all employees
• Ensure that there are appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Properly investigate any reports that come in
• And more

When an employer fails to identify red flags on background checks, fails to subject workers to background checks, ignores reports of sexual misconduct, or knowingly covers up sexual misconduct, then they can be held responsible for any harm that occurs.

For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for nurse sexual abuse of an unconscious patient, contact the attorneys here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our experienced attorneys are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed.

Some of the different categories of compensation available for claimants could include the following:

• All medical expenses incurred as a result of harm caused by the abuse
• Lost income or loss of support
• Pain and suffering (or mental and emotional distress)
• Punitive damages (awarded as punishment towards the defendant)
• Treble damages (awarded if there was a cover-up attempt)
• Legal expenses

Here at our law firm, our nurse sexual abuse attorneys are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether we have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to a legal proceeding to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will go above it all to secure the highest recovery available for your sexual abuse lawsuit. Contact us today to learn more about the compensation that you could be awarded and the possible value of your claim.

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