Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes are meant to be places of safety and dignity for the elderly. Sadly, that trust is too often broken. At J Davis Law, we represent families whose loved ones have been victims of intentional harm in long-term care facilities. Nursing home abuse is not a misunderstanding — it’s a serious violation that demands swift legal action.

We help families across Charleston and South Carolina seek justice for the most vulnerable among us.

(843) 642-8333

jim@jdavispc.com

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse involves intentional acts that cause physical, emotional, sexual, or financial harm to a resident. This is not neglect—it is active mistreatment that often goes unreported or unnoticed until it’s too late.

  • Physical abuse – hitting, slapping, pushing, improper restraints

  • Emotional abuse – yelling, humiliation, isolation, intimidation

  • Sexual abuse – any non-consensual contact, especially with residents who cannot consent

  • Financial abuse – theft, coerced signatures, misuse of funds or benefits

Warning Signs of Abuse

  • Unexplained bruises, cuts, or broken bones
  • Sudden fear, depression, or withdrawal
  • Signs of restraint (marks on wrists/ankles)
  • Reluctance to speak in staff presence
  • Missing personal belongings or unexplained charges

If something feels wrong, it probably is. Trust your instincts.

Your Legal Advocate

At J Davis Law, we:

  • Investigate abuse thoroughly with experienced experts
  • Hold negligent staff, administrators, and facility owners accountable
  • Fight for full compensation, including punitive damages in cases of deliberate harm

We treat every case with the care and urgency it deserves.

(843) 642-8333

jim@jdavispc.com

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What You May Be Entitled To

Victims of nursing home abuse—and their families—may be entitled to recover compensation for:

  • Medical expenses related to injuries or trauma

  • Pain and suffering caused by physical and emotional harm

  • Mental anguish and loss of dignity

  • Costs of relocation to a safer facility

  • Punitive damages in cases involving intentional abuse

  • Wrongful death damages if the abuse resulted in loss of life

We pursue full and fair compensation to help your loved one heal and to hold abusive facilities accountable.

(843) 642-8333

jim@jdavispc.com

Why Choose Us?

When you choose Jim Davis P.C. to handle your case, you will work with a law firm that has experience, skill and resources to prosecute your claims.

Experience

At J Davis Law, we’ve spent years advocating for victims of abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across South Carolina. We understand the legal, emotional, and medical complexities involved in these deeply sensitive cases. Our experience allows us to take swift and strategic action on behalf of the families we represent.

Skill

Jim is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who knows how to build powerful cases, even when facilities try to cover up the truth. Whether negotiating a settlement or taking a case to court, he fights relentlessly to expose abuse and obtain justice for victims and their families.

Resources

We work with medical experts, elder care professionals, and investigators to document injuries, identify failures in care, and gather evidence of abuse. Our team leaves no stone unturned when building a case — we know the signs to look for, and we know how to prove them in court.

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“Outstanding representation and diligent work to obtain a great outcome. Always explained the process in detail and provided the facts and applicable laws, allowing us to make well-informed decisions.”

Kevin M.

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“Jim Davis has protected our interests many times over the years and we are grateful for his prompt and professional service. He is unmatched in Charleston and has our highest recommendation.”

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Call  (843) 642-8333
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Located at
234 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 211B,
Daniel Island, SC 29492

Private consultation

Call  (843) 642-8333
Email jim@jdavispc.com

Located at 234 Seven Farms Drive
Suite 211B, Daniel Island, SC 29492