Were you or a loved one abused in a nursing home? You may be entitled to compensation for your emotional distress, pain and suffering, financial losses, and more. The Law Doc Firm is well-qualified to help you make the most of your opportunity to take legal action.
We’re a leading personal injury law firm that combines both legal and medical experience, as our founding personal injury lawyer is both an attorney and a board-certified doctor in neurology. That insight gives us an advantage when it comes to evaluating our clients’ claims and ensuring that they are fully compensated for the harm they’ve suffered.
Call us today for a free consultation. We can fill you in on your legal rights and options during our meeting.
How Can The Law Doc Firm Help With My Nursing Home Abuse Case?
The Law Doc Firm is better suited than most other law firms when it comes to leveling the playing field with the opposing party in a nursing home abuse case. Our lead attorney’s neurological background is especially valuable in these cases because so many forms of nursing home abuse result in cognitive or neurological harm that requires expert documentation. We know what to look for in medical records and how to connect the dots between a facility’s failures and your loved one’s decline.
When you hire our trusted nursing home attorneys, we’ll:
- Conduct a detailed review of your loved one’s medical records to identify signs of abuse or neglect
- Investigate the facility itself, including any prior complaints and violations
- Interview witnesses, including current and former staff members
- Work with medical experts to link your loved one’s injuries to the care they received
- Pursue a claim against the facility, its parent company, and any individual staff, as applicable
- Take your case to trial if the nursing home refuses to accept responsibility
Contact our law offices today to get started with a free consultation. We’re ready to fight for you and your family every step of the way.
What Is Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse takes many forms, and it isn’t always physical. Families should be aware of the different types of mistreatment that can occur in these facilities:
- Physical abuse, such as the improper use of restraints
- Emotional abuse, like verbal threats and humiliation
- Neglect, such as when the facility fails to provide necessities and hygiene assistance
- Medical neglect, which could involve behaviors like administering the incorrect medication
- Financial exploitation, such as when staff and other individuals manipulate a resident for monetary gain
The warning signs of nursing home abuse can be subtle and may include:
- Unexplained bruises
- Sudden weight loss
- Withdrawal from social interaction
- Bedsores
- Unusual changes in mood/behavior
If you’ve noticed any of these in your loved one, it’s worth investigating further and reaching out for legal help.
Contact The Law Doc Firm Today To Schedule a Free Consultation
No one should have to worry about whether their family member is safe in a place that’s supposed to provide care. The Law Doc Firm can help you move forward with a personal injury claim for compensation if this has happened to you or a loved one.
Call our top-rated nursing home abuse attorney at (702) 758-8888 today or reach out online to schedule a free case review. Since we work on a contingency fee basis, you only pay us for our work if we recover compensation for you.