Recovering a Settlement for Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is more common than you may think. Unfortunately, it happens in almost every state across the country and when it does, you want justice. Having a loved one who has gone through this abuse can be devastating.
Seeking the help and compensation you and your family deserve after nursing home abuse is important. With the right legal help, you can feel confident knowing you have an experienced professional on your side. Here’s what you need to know about pursuing a settlement for nursing home abuse.
How Can a Nursing Home Abuse Settlement Help My Family?
Nursing home lawsuit settlements happen after the lawsuit was filed by the victims or plaintiffs in the case against the defendants, which is generally the nursing home. In these types of settlements, the nursing home agrees to pay the victims for the harm done.
Settlements are unable to remove the trauma from the damages done, but they can help to bring justice to those harmed. Once you report the abuse, you and your lawyer can take action to get your loved one removed from the nursing home and begin the investigation into their actions.
With personal injury lawsuits, the nursing home or even the caregiver of the individual is liable for abuse, negligence, or other similar actions that were brought about. If your loved one died because the activities of the nursing home caused deadly injuries, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
Nursing Home Settlement Process
To receive the settlement that you deserve, you need to take steps to get a nursing home settlement. However, that settlement process may not be clear right away for you, especially if you’ve never filed a claim before. Here are the steps you need to know:
- Mediation – A claim doesn’t always have to go immediately to trial. With a lawyer on your side, you may have the opportunity to get answers through mediation. Your lawyer can show what damages you’re due and make an agreement with the at-fault party.
- Settlement Letter – If you and your lawyer are able to successfully negotiate a settlement through mediation, you should receive an offer that meets your needs shortly. If you and your lawyer decide that the settlement offer is enough, you can accept and get the funds you’re due.
- Filing a Civil Suit – Unfortunately, the nursing home may not be willing to pay for the damages you and your family have suffered. In these cases, you and your lawyer can pursue a civil lawsuit. Your lawyer will guide you through filing the right paperwork and getting your compensation.
Your attorney will counsel you on what to expect with the settlement process depending on the specific case and the company paying the settlement.
Contact a Professional for Further Help
Recovering a settlement for nursing home abuse without help can feel almost impossible. Here at Mahoney and Mahoney, LLC, we have the resources and tools you need to seek the compensation you’re due and recover from your suffering.
When you’re ready to take action about a nursing home abuse claim, reach out for a free consultation. Give us a call today at 815-656-4600 or fill out the following online contact form to set up a time to speak with us.
