Even though a lot of elder abuse cases are caused by relatives or at-home care providers, nursing home abuse and neglect is still a prevalent issue in Nevada, and one of the biggest challenges for these claims involves determining which party is in fact responsible for your loved one’s damages. In a recent study of 2,000 nursing home residents nationwide, an alarming 44 percent said that they had experienced some form of abuse or neglect. The parties responsible vary from individual caregivers, to facility administrators and even third parties in some cases. Caregiver or Nursing Home Liability Anytime a nursing home resident suffers abuse or neglect, there are numerous accusations that facilities may be charged with, including negligent hiring or training practices, hazardous conditions or food, insufficient care and monitoring, improper medication administration, use of illegal restraints or sedation techniques, and more. In such a case, your nursing home abuse attorneys will file suit against the facility and its administrators. Outside Party Liability Surprisingly enough, not all abuse or injury cases can be attributed to care facilities. There are a number of other parties that can potentially cause direct or indirect harm to your loved one, including equipment manufacturers, maintenance crews, or cleaning companies. Due to the fragile health of most nursing home residents, these facilities house a ton of medical and ambulatory equipment, and when they are not manufactured or maintained correctly, companies and third parties can be held responsible for damages.