Few things are as traumatic, upsetting, and damaging as the neglect or abuse of a family member. People place a high level of trust in nursing homes and other facility-based long-term care homes. Elderly or disabled family members who require help full-time might move to a nursing home or residential facility that provides many of the long-term health and personal care services they need. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse cases are not uncommon.
If your family member has suffered mistreatment, neglect, or abuse at the hands of nursing home staff, you need an attorney who can offer you competent and compassionate care while helping you obtain a financial settlement.
The Advocates’ personal injury attorneys are here for you. We will handle your loved one’s abuse case with the same attentiveness, understanding, and concern that we would a member of our own family.
Consultations are always free. Contact The Advocates personal injury law firm today to begin the road to recovery.
If your loved one suffered an illness or injury due to neglect or abuse, you may have a case
A nursing home neglect attorney can help you understand your legal options
Your family member will need to be seen and treated by a medical professional
Keep track of all treatment your family member receives
When treatment is completed, your case can move forward
Your attorney will send a demand letter to the negligent party and negotiations will begin
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We don’t get paid unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For more than 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Nursing home residents may experience a number of types of abuse or neglect at the hands of their caregivers, including:
Common signs of nursing home abuse or neglect can vary, but some indicators that may suggest mistreatment or inadequate care include:
If you suspect your loved one is experiencing nursing home negligence or elder abuse, document all injuries, illnesses, and other signs of abuse. If the situation is an emergency, call 911 immediately.
In non-emergent circumstances, your nursing home abuse attorney will be able to help you report the abuse or neglect to the proper authorities.
No abuse or neglect case is exactly the same as another–the impacts on victims vary greatly depending on the situation. Some common abuse-related consequences include:
If you plan to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit, you need experienced, caring legal representatives who can take over the most difficult parts of the claims process for you. When a loved one has been abused, many family members experience severe emotional anguish on their behalf.
A personal injury lawyer with The Advocates will take on the claims process for you, so you and your loved ones can focus on healing. We will build your case, keep track of documents, negotiate with the other party, and do what it takes to get you the financial compensation you deserve.
Our legal team will be by your side every step of the way–we are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. We will keep you updated on the status of your case and provide any assistance you need throughout the entirety of your case.
Contact The Advocates today for a free case evaluation. You deserve an attorney who truly cares about you and your loved ones. You deserve an Advocate.
