Difficult as it can be, placing your loved one in a nursing home is sometimes the best option for their care and well-being. Visiting and seeing their smiles and the clean, bright rooms where they spend their days assuages any lingering concerns you may have.
However, through the negligence or carelessness of an employee or due to a poorly thought-out company policy, abuse may occur. If it does, our Clinton nursing home abuse attorneys will apply our more than 35 years of 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.
Types of Compensation Common in a Clinton Nursing Home Abuse Case
The compensation settlement or judgment your loved one may receive after experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse will depend on the economic and noneconomic 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 or appropriate
- 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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(888) 585-2188
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.
Although you may pursue a personal injury claim in Clinton, Maryland without an attorney, nursing home abuse cases can be emotionally difficult and technically challenging for family members to handle themselves. 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 expert 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
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit and representing your family in court should negotiations fail to produce appropriate compensation
Why Work With an Attorney From Jenner Law?
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. This dedication to the law and those we represent has produced positive results for our clients, such as:
- $200,000,000 for those exposed to contaminated steroid injections, leading to fungal meningitis cases
- $250,000,000 for those exposed to defective dialysis equipment
- $1,100,000 for foodborne illness resulting in amputation
These words from one of our former clients that share what it’s like to work with our team mean more than anything we could say:
“I don’t know where to start, except to [say] my case was long and complicated. Rob and his staff never skipped a beat working on my case. The support staff with the Jenner firm are the most detailed, client focus oriented staff, not to mention — kind hearted. I was never left wondering the status of my case. Rob always kept me in touch regarding my case. Rob practices with the highest of ethics, a true professional. I am happy to share, Rob and Katie won my case with a high 6 figure settlement. Thank you to Rob and Jenner Staff for everything!!” -Bridgett O.
We are grateful to Bridgett and all of our clients who take a moment to provide feedback on our efforts.
The Cost of Working with Our Clinton Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
At Jenner Law, we offer free case consultations because we want to hear directly from you about your case. Having a conversation allows all of us to ask questions and get answers.
If you agree that moving forward with our law firm would benefit your case, we will get to work. You pay no upfront fees. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not collect any fees until we successfully recover compensation for you and your loved one. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
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The Statute of Limitations for a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
You and your personal injury attorney will likely file a compensation claim with the liable party’s insurance company as your first step in pursuit of justice for your loved one. If we cannot reach an agreement, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit to seek a compensation verdict.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 allows you 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, it’s wise to speak to your attorney about the deadline to ensure you file your lawsuit on time.
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Liability in Clinton Nursing Home Abuse Cases
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.
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, dieticians, doctors, cleaners, maintenance crew members, or cooks
- Vendors, including plumbers, electricians, or medical equipment technicians — anyone who comes onto the premises to provide a service
- Other nursing home patients
- Nursing facility guests
- Medical equipment manufacturers or medication suppliers, if faulty products are to blame
Schedule Your Free Nursing Home Abuse Case Evaluation Today
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 lawyer from Jenner Law. We will put everything we have into fighting for your rights and helping you protect your loved one.
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