Types of Nursing Home Abuse Claims We Handle
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a common occurrence. Abuse can happen at any type of nursing home – independent living homes, assisted living homes, skilled nursing facilities, memory care homes, home care, and more.
Elderly people can experience a wide range of abuse in different nursing home settings, and any professional on staff can be held liable for damages that have been caused due to their negligence or wrongful act.
The most common types of nursing home abuse include but are not limited to:
- Neglect
- Physical abuse
- Verbal abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Abandonment
- Emotional abuse
- Financial exploitation
When you or a loved one has been a victim of abuse in a nursing home, file a legal claim and hold the at-fault party liable. Nursing home abuse can result in a wide range of damages that can bring forth legal action, including:
- General or noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering and mental anguish
- Personal injury resulting in medical expenses and long-term health conditions
- Wrongful death
How quickly do I need to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit?
If you’d like to file a legal claim against the nursing home and/or its staff member(s), you’ll need to do so within the period specified by Florida’s statute of limitations. The time you have to file a claim and get compensated for your losses through a lawsuit depends on the claim you’ll be filing.
For personal injury claims, you need to file a claim within four years of the date of the abuse. For wrongful death claims, families need to file a claim within two years of the family member’s death. Outside of these time frames, you will likely not be able to receive compensation through a legal claim.
How a Boca Raton Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Can Help You
When nursing home abuse has caused an injury, emotional or physical pain, or even death, a Boca Raton elder abuse attorney at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath will help you prove the negligence and fault of the nursing home and its staff member(s).
A leading nursing home abuse and neglect attorney at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath will help you every step of the way, from discovering relevant facts and information about your case to gathering evidence and deciding the best path forward. We will guide you on the path to success and answer any questions you have along the way.
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Insurers may calculate damages arising car accidents in many different ways. An experienced attorney can help you estimate your losses arising from medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
What if my car is hit by an uninsured driver?
If you have purchased uninsured motorist coverage from your insurance carrier, you can usually file a claim for medical expenses and property damage arising from an accident with an uninsured driver.
What evidence do you need to pursue a car accident lawsuit?
Many sources of information can become valuable evidence following a car accident. Photographs of the damage, statements from eyewitnesses, and police or DMV reports can all be relevant to your case.
What if an insurance company unreasonably refuses to settle a claim?
Though state laws vary, insurers must generally act in good faith toward those making claims on a policy. Signs of bad faith include delayed responses to claims, and denying claims without explanation.
Do I need a car accident lawyer?
Following a collision, an experienced car accident attorney can help you gather evidence, assemble documentation of your losses, and negotiate with insurers and adverse parties to protect your rights.
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