Long-term care abuse can come in several different forms. Physical abuse is the most well-known and outwardly visible form of abuse and can include various acts of negligence and neglect as well. Some of the common signs of physical abuse include unexplained cuts, excessive bruising, unexplained falls, and bedsores. Financial abuse is less well-known but can be devastating to both a nursing home resident and their family. This kind of abuse entails nursing home staff coercing or unduly influencing a resident to give them money or grant them access to financial information. Fortunately, instances of sexual abuse in nursing homes are rare, but it does still occur and can be incredibly damaging. It is important to note that sexual assault or abuse in these homes—as well as most other forms of abuse—can come from a staff member, an administrator, or even another resident. A lawyer familiar with nursing home abuse cases in Chattanooga could help an individual determine who to hold accountable in their injury claim.