Did your loved one develop sepsis due to abuse or neglect in their nursing home? You could hold the facility accountable based on Maryland law. An Annapolis nursing home sepsis lawyer from Jenner Law can represent them and seek fair compensation.
Our team understands how devastating uncovering neglect or abuse in your loved one’s nursing home can be. We have more than 35 years of experience fighting for victims who suffered harm due to someone else’s abuse or negligence. Our Annapolis nursing home abuse lawyer is here for your loved one, too. Contact us today for a free consultation with our team.
How Much Can an Annapolis Nursing Home Sepsis Attorney Pursue in My Loved One’s Case?
Sepsis can cause significant health issues, including a substantial risk of death for many seniors. They often require extended hospitalization and rehabilitation, and many suffer lasting consequences to their overall health, mobility, cognitive abilities, and independence.
While each case is different and each victim suffers unique losses, some potentially recoverable damages include:
- Past and future medical care costs
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Diminished quality of life
If your loved one died from sepsis, you may pursue a wrongful death case against the nursing home administrators or owners, allowing your family to recover compensation that includes funeral and burial costs and other damages.
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(888) 585-2188
Trust Our Attorneys With Your Annapolis Nursing Home Sepsis Case
At Jenner Law, our Annapolis personal injury lawyers work on contingency. We do not charge clients anything upfront, including attorney’s fees or case-related costs. Our clients pay nothing unless we secure a payout—and even then, they pay us from the money we recover. We can answer any questions regarding this fee structure during your consultation with our team.
Our attorneys have 70 years of combined experience and have secured hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. Our clients can speak with their attorney or a staff member virtually any time and get answers to questions or an update on their case. We provide personalized attention because we know how every case affects our clients.
Our personal injury team knows what it takes to get results in nursing home abuse cases. We provide aggressive yet compassionate representation, and as you can see from our verdicts and settlements, we have secured several nine-figure payouts. Additionally, we have the resources necessary to take on the biggest nursing home corporations—and win. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more.
Who Is Liable for My Loved One’s Nursing Home Sepsis?
Sometimes, a resident can hold nursing home administrators or owners legally responsible when they develop a severe infection or sepsis. A nursing home’s failure to provide necessary care can lead to harm or illness. Some of the issues might include:
- Ignoring the need for good personal hygiene
- Untreated injuries or medical conditions
- Unsafe or unclean conditions in a resident’s room or throughout the facility
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Missing medication doses
Moreover, infections develop and worsen when a nursing home does not provide the level of care necessary to meet basic standards, leading to systemic infections and sepsis. Potential causes of a nursing home resident developing sepsis include:
- Untreated bedsores or other open wounds
- Poor personal hygiene and unsanitary conditions
- Failure to monitor or treat wounds
- Delayed medical attention for illnesses or injuries
- Inadequate maintenance of catheters, IVs, and feeding tubes
- Understaffing or untrained staff
- Overcrowding
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection, especially in vulnerable populations. As family members, you trust your loved one’s home to provide the care and support they need. It can be devastating to learn their illness or injuries occurred because of negligence or neglect. You have a right to protect your loved one from abuse or neglect.
How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
You can report your suspicions to the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), and then contact our team. We will help you build a case to hold the facility’s leadership or ownership accountable.
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How Will an Annapolis Nursing Home Sepsis Lawyer From Jenner Law Help Your Family?
When you call our Annapolis nursing home abuse lawyers about your loved one’s case, we will:
- Listen to the details of the case to understand the extent of the neglect and how sepsis developed.
- Review medical records to verify the diagnosis and timeline of events, confirming that neglect contributed to the sepsis.
- Investigate the nursing home’s operation, including staffing levels, training, and sanitation protocols.
- Consult medical experts to understand the case, prognosis, and future care needs better.
- Gather evidence such as witness statements, photographs, and incident reports.
- File a claim against the nursing home to seek money for medical care, pain and suffering, and other damages.
- Advocate for your family member to receive justice and compensation for the harm they suffered.
Our lawyer will guide you through the legal process, protecting your loved one’s rights and holding the liable party or parties accountable.
How Long Do I Have to Sue in an Annapolis Nursing Home Sepsis Case?
In Maryland, Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101 sets the statute of limitations for filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit at three years from the date of the injury. This deadline applies to most personal injury lawsuits, including those involving physical, emotional, or financial abuse. For wrongful death cases, the statute of limitations is three years from the day your family member dies.
It is crucial to act within this time, although exceptions might apply in certain circumstances.
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Talk to Our Annapolis Nursing Home Sepsis Team for Free
At Jenner Law, we provide free consultations for injured or sick nursing home residents and their families. If you believe negligence, abuse, or neglect played a role in your loved one’s sepsis diagnosis, an Annapolis nursing home sepsis lawyer from our team is here for you. Contact us today to learn more.
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