If you suspect or know your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse, our Fort Washington nursing home abuse attorneys will guide you through the legal process in pursuit of justice and a fair compensation settlement or judgment for all of your loved one’s losses.
Our Fort Washington personal injury lawyers and staff work together to produce winning strategies, recovering multi-million-dollar settlements in some cases. Call today to schedule a free case consultation.
Recoverable Damages for Victims of Nursing Home Abuse in Fort Washington
How much your loved one may recover in damages depends on the type and severity of the abuse. For instance, if the nursing home staff did not reposition your loved one often enough to avoid bedsores, but no infections developed and the sores healed with treatment, the settlement amount may be lower than it would be if your loved one’s level of abuse caused them to go from being a mobile individual to one requiring a wheelchair.
Our Fort Washington nursing home abuse lawyers at Jenner Law can explain the types and amount of compensation you may qualify for. Common economic and non-economic damages in nursing home malpractice cases include:
- Immediate and long-term medical care associated with the victim’s injuries
- Out-of-pocket expenses, such as copays, deductibles, or transportation to and from medical appointments
- Costs of moving to a new nursing home facility
- Mental and physical therapy
- Financial reimbursement for theft
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability
- Funeral and burial expenses, should your loved one pass away from their injuries
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Warning Signs Your Loved One Is Suffering from Nursing Home Abuse
Your loved one may need the specialized care that nursing homes provide, but that does not mean they forfeit their rights when they move into a long-term care facility. According to the Maryland Department of Health, nursing home residents have several rights, including to be free from abuse and receive the treatment and care they require.
However, many nursing home residents become victims of senseless acts of violence or neglect. That’s why looking for signs of abuse is important to ensure your loved one receives proper care. Some of the warning signs of nursing home abuse include:
- Missing property
- Withdrawals from bank accounts
- Bruising, scrapes, cuts, or bedsores
- Changes in behavior
- Deterioration of personal hygiene
- Unexpected health changes with no other explanation
The signs of abuse are not always obvious. You know your loved one. If you feel something isn’t right, don’t hesitate to take action. A Fort Washington nursing home abuse lawyer can help you determine your options.
Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Help Break Down Legal Complexities
At Jenner Law, we encourage you to take advantage of our free case evaluation offer. Nursing home abuse cases can be complicated. Learning your rights and what you’re up against early on can help you decide if working with an attorney may help protect your loved one’s future.
With decades of experience behind us, our team will listen to your story and waste no time setting your case in motion. Although there are numerous steps in each stage of a legal claim, the general process is as follows:
- We will ensure your loved one’s safety and medical needs are addressed.
- We will assist you in filing a report with one or more of the Maryland departments that protect the rights of nursing home residents.
- Our law firm will meticulously investigate the facility, its staff, and third-party contractors, residents, and guests for their knowledge of or participation in the abusive acts.
- We will gather evidence from eyewitness statements, medical records, police reports, CCTV, and other sources to confirm who is responsible for the abuse and what person or agency is liable.
- Your attorney will help you identify all of the losses suffered by your loved one, assess the financial cost associated with each loss, and file a compensation claim with the liable party’s insurance company.
- We will negotiate on your family’s behalf for the financial compensation your loved one deserves.
- If negotiations fail, we will represent you in court.
Jenner Law’s Case Results
Our attorneys dig deep and fight hard for fair compensation settlements in all kinds of cases, as reflected in this sampling of our results:
- $200,000,000 for victims of contaminated steroid injections
- $52,000,000 for victims of defective infusion pain pumps
- $250,000,000 for victims of faulty dialysis equipment
- $7,200,000 for victims of defective orthopedic hip implants
Our former clients are kind enough to reaffirm our daily work ethic and determination to represent with empathy. Here’s just one example:
“Jenner Law is a great firm. The owner, Rob Jenner, treated me like a person, not a payday. He provided me his personal cell phone number so I could contact him directly if I wanted to. His staff were always polite and willing to help me with any questions that I had . . . I highly recommend this law firm.” -Jennifer D.
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The Cost of Working with a Nursing Home Lawyer in Fort Washington, Maryland
Our potential clients receive a no-cost, no-obligation case consultation. During that initial conversation, we’ll ask questions about your case and answer your important questions.
If we both decide that working together could help you fight for justice, we work on a contingency fee basis, collecting no fees unless we win your case for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. So, the cost of working with Jenner Law is nothing out of pocket. If and when we win your case, our fees come from your compensation settlement or judgment.
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The Deadline for Filing Your Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
Most personal injury and abuse cases settle during negotiations. However, there are a few that, for one reason or another, do not reach a fair settlement agreement. Those cases may go to court if the plaintiff decides to pursue a compensation judgment.
As you start this legal journey, our personal injury attorneys will keep you informed of any deadlines that you must meet. Maryland has a statute of limitations for beginning legal action via a personal injury lawsuit. You must file within three years of learning about the abuse, per Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101. If you do not, you may be unable to take your case to court.
Get Help From a Fort Washington Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Today
Whether you have solid proof of abuse or your gut tells you there’s a problem, call us or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation with Jenner Law. We’re here to listen and will offer you our best legal advice.
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