Difficult as it can be, placing your loved one in a nursing home is sometimes the best option for their care and well-being.
However, through employee negligence or carelessness, or because of a poorly thought-out company policy, abuse may occur. If it does, our Clinton nursing home abuse lawyers will apply our more than 70 years of combined experience in Maryland personal injury law to the pursuit of justice for you and your family.
Contact us today for your free case evaluation and learn more about working with a Clinton personal injury lawyer.
Working With a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Clinton
If you suspect nursing home abuse, in addition to getting help from an attorney, you may wish to report the incident to the police and the Maryland Department of Health for the protection of your loved one and others.
Our personal injury attorneys can help protect your loved one and provide guidance for you and your family from day one by:
- Immediately ensuring your loved one is safe from further harm
- Reporting the incident to the appropriate government authorities
- Investigating the nursing home owners, administrators, staff, and vendors for past transgressions
- Collecting facility records and eyewitness statements
- Inspecting the facility for physical evidence connected with the abuse
- Performing reviews of your loved one’s medical records
- Preparing and filing a claim with the liable party’s insurance company
- Negotiating with the insurance company on behalf of your family for a fair settlement
- Representing your family in court should negotiations fail to produce appropriate compensation
Our attorneys at Jenner Law are focused on empathy, respect, and love of family. Founding Attorney Rob Jenner and all of our lawyers and staff adhere to these principles in every case. You can learn more about how we handle abuse in nursing homes by contacting us for immediate support.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer call,
(888) 585-2188
Types of Nursing Home Abuse Claims We Handle
You can contact us when you need compassionate legal support from a:
- Clinton Bedsores Nursing Home Lawyer: We’re here to help if your loved one develops bedsores due to poor patient care or neglect in an assisted living or long-term care facility. We’re ready to take charge of building your legal claim.
- Clinton Nursing Home Falls Lawyer: Falls can happen when care home staff fail to provide proper supervision to residents. We can help with a personal injury claim in Prince George’s County after a fall.
- Clinton Nursing Home Sepsis Lawyer: Poor wound care and other forms of neglect or abuse can cause your loved one to develop sepsis. We’re ready to discuss your legal options in this situation.
You can learn more about your family’s legal options when dealing with abuse or neglect. We’re here and ready to handle personal injury cases for clients like you.
Types of Compensation Available to Your Family
The compensation settlement or judgment your loved one may receive after experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse will depend on the economic and non-economic losses they have sustained. Such damages may include but are not limited to:
- Medical costs related to their injuries, such as treatment, physical therapy, surgery, and prescriptions, as well as estimated costs for future care
- Replacement or repair of damaged or stolen property
- Expenses associated with changing residences, if necessary
- Pain and suffering due to the abuse
- Loss of quality of life
- Counseling
- Disability
These damages and the recoverable amount of compensation will be unique to your loved one’s case. Our Clinton nursing home abuse attorneys at Jenner Law can explain how the law applies to the circumstances of your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Abuse
Our nursing home abuse attorneys in Clinton can answer questions like:
When Do I Have to Pay My Attorney?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will not collect any fees until we successfully recover compensation for your loved one. If we don‘t recover money for you, you don‘t pay. Once we resolve your claim, we’ll receive a percentage of your financial award as payment for our legal fees.
How Long Does My Family Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?
Per Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-101, you generally have three years from the date of your loved one’s injury (or the date you discovered the injury) to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Because the date you discovered the injury may be unclear and other exceptions may apply, it’s wise to speak to your attorney about the statute of limitations for your family to ensure you file your lawsuit on time.
Who Is Responsible for Abuse in Nursing Homes?
Potentially liable parties include but aren’t limited to:
- Owners, managers, or nursing home administrators and support staff
- Nursing home staff, such as nurses, therapists, nursing assistants, dietitians, doctors, cleaners, maintenance crew members, or cooks
- Anyone who comes onto the premises to provide a service, such as plumbers, electricians, or medical equipment technicians
- Other nursing home patients
- Nursing facility guests
- Medical equipment manufacturers or medication suppliers, if faulty products are to blame
If your loved one is abused through a negligent, reckless, or intentional act, we must determine how the abuse happened, who was involved, and who is financially responsible.
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Schedule a Meeting with Our Local Lawyers
If you suspect your loved one is being or has been abused, call or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation today and learn more about the benefits of working with a Clinton nursing home abuse attorney from Jenner Law.
We will put everything we have into fighting for your rights and helping you protect your loved one. Our lawyers and paralegals have been trained in trauma and cognitive interviewing at the Center for Hope, and we’re ready to address all of your legal concerns.
Call or text (888) 585-2188 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form