California Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits

If you’ve been involved in a nursing home accident that was no fault of your own, it’s important that you know your legal rights. We know that lawsuits can be overwhelming and stressful, which is why you need the support of experienced nursing home injury litigators to help you get financial compensation for your recovery and rebuilding your life.

Nursing home lawsuits are legal claims filed in civil courts that allege abuse and misconduct on the part of the nursing home. This process must be done by an experienced attorney that specializes in nursing home abuse cases.

Nursing Home Lawsuits Must Prove 3 Elements

Nursing home was in a legal contract to provide care to the victim
Nursing home failed to uphold their duty of care in the contract
The injury facts stated in the lawsuit against nursing home from a lack of care

Starting a nursing home injury lawsuit is a complex matter. Being represented by a lawyer experienced in nursing home abuse and accident cases is mandatory.

Experience counts when you hire a nursing home accident attorney to handle your personal injury case.

Our lawyers understand what it is like to be involved in a nursing home abuse case and have provided expert legal representation nationwide for decades. Permanent injuries are common in nursing home accidents and can have life-altering consequences.

Nursing home accident settlements often settle for larger dollar amounts because of the insurance requirements for nursing home company carriers.

Nursing home companies have teams of attorneys protecting their interests and will attempt to get accident victims to either drop their cases or settle for much less. The reality is that many nursing home accident cases require a personal injury lawsuit to obtain sufficient compensation for your injuries.

Some nursing home cases have more complex causes or involve more parties than others, which can influence the overall length of the case. There may be multiple individuals or companies that are responsible for causing or contributing to the nursing home accident, and you may have to prove how each party played a part in the injury.

Types of Nursing Home Injuries

Abrasions
Aspiration Pneumonia
Assaults
Bed Rail Entrapment
Bed Rail Injuries
Bed Sores
Bone Fractures
Broken Hips
Bruises
Burns
Choking
Cuts
Dehydration
Dropped Patients
Emotional Abuse
Excessive/Improper Restraints
Head Injuries
Hip Fractures
Improper Medication
Improper Treatment
Infections
Malnutrition
Medication Errors
Medication Overdoses
Neglect
Pelvic Fractures
Physical Abuse
Physical Assault
Pressure Ulcers
Resident Falls
Sexual Abuse
Sprains
Subdural Hematoma
Unclean Conditions
Unexpected Falls
Unsanitary Conditions
Untimely or Unexplained Death
Wandering
Wheelchair Injury
Wrongful Death

Causes of Nursing Home Accidents

Breach of Statutory or Regulatory Rights
Doctor Negligence
Financial Exploitation
Hazardous or Unsanitary Conditions
Inadequate Staffing
Lack of Supervision
Medication Errors
Negligent Hiring Practices
Nursing Negligence
Prescription Drug Errors
Substandard Medical Treatment
Third-Party Responsibility Claims

Nursing Home Accident Statistics

2.6 million Americans are living in nursing homes or an assisted living facility.
1 in 10 Americans age 65 or older will spend some of their lives in a nursing home.
50% of nursing home residents do not have close relatives or any family support.
44% of nursing home residents have suffered some type of physical abuse.
75% of the nursing home residents are women and 50% of nursing home residents are age 85 or older.
1 million elderly Americans are victims of physical, psychological and other forms of nursing home abuse each year.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Physical Abuse

Beating
Burning Skin
Chemical Restraints
Deprivation of Medication
Kicking
Knocking Down
Physical Restraints
Pinching
Pulling Hair
Punching
Shoving
Slapping
Striking
Withholding Hydration
Withholding Hygiene Needs
Withholding Nutrition

Sexual Abuse

Emotional Abuse
Fondling
Forced Exposure to Pornography
Forced Oral Copulation
Inappropriate Touching
Rape
Sexual Assault
Sexual Coercion
Sexual Harassment
Sodomy

Financial Abuse

Accessing Bank Accounts of Resident
Billing Resident For Services Not Provided
Electronic Transfers
Electronic Debits From Resident's Account
Forged Check of a Resident
Identity Theft of Resident For Financial Gain
Online Credit Card Transactions
Stealing Money From Resident
Stealing Property From Resident
Self-Dealing Transactions With A Resident
Tricking Resident Into Executing A Contract, Will, Trust, or Will

Emotional Abuse

Abandonment
Emotional Manipulation
Isolation
Threats
Verbal Abuse

Nursing Home Statute of Limitations

Whether a minor injury or serious injury, nursing home cases can take a long time to reach financial settlements. Most states allow plenty of time between the accident/injury and the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Injured victims should contact a nursing home accident lawyer for advice on when to file.

Understanding Your Statutes of Limitations

Every state is different regarding nursing home accidents and lawsuits. In most cases, victims have 1-3 years to seek legal action against the responsible parties for your injury. If you're concerned about your Statute of limitations timeline, a free case evaluation will help you

Compensation Damages from a Nursing Home Accident

Compensatory damages are available to nursing home injury victims. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate a plaintiff for losses in an injury accident. Compensatory damages in a nursing home lawsuit can include both “economic” damages and “non-economic” damages.

Anyone injured in a nursing home accident may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages caused by nursing home abuse. If the nursing home was negligent in causing an accident, the injury victim can file a lawsuit to recover damages that can include;

Court Costs
Disfigurement
ER Treatment
Future Medical Treatment
Hospital Stays
Loss of Consortium for Spouse
Loss of Enjoyment in Life
Medical Bills
Medical Supplies
Nursing Home Care
Pain and Suffering
Physical Disability
Physical Therapy
Prescription Drugs

What Happens During a Nursing Home Accident Lawsuit?

Because each nursing home accident lawsuit case is unique, it could take several months or even years to settle a claim or complete a trial. A nursing home injury/accident lawsuit involves the following steps;

Claim Assessment - When a claim is filed, an assessment is made to ensure you have a valid case. This involves examining injury/accident details, evidence, damages suffered, medical expenses, cost of future care and the negligence of the other party. This assessment is done during your free consultation.

Investigation - If you have a qualified case, a thorough investigation of your personal injury case will begin immediately to preserve evidence. Negligent parties will also be notified, and a demand will be issued for preservation of all evidence, including photographs, equipment, and any other data.

File and Complaint - Once your evidence is preserved, a lawsuit will be filed against all parties who are deemed negligent in the accident.

Case Discovery - This is where case information is requested from the other parties, conduct depositions, interview witnesses and obtain expert analyses, accident reconstruction, and medical evidence to build a solid case.

Begin Mediation - Victims and defendants will attend mediation to determine if a fair settlement can be reached. During mediation, a negotiator will attempt to make a settlement to compensate for pain, suffering and other damages.

Go to Trial - If no settlement can be reached in mediation, the lawsuit will proceed to trial. The case will be heard by a jury or judge. Attorney's will present evidence and participate in closing arguments. The majority of personal injury lawsuits will settle before going to trial.

Settlement - The judge or jury will then determine fault and make a decision on the amount of compensation to award for your losses.

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If you or a loved has been injured in a nursing home accident due to the negligence of others, we can help.

We have experienced nursing injury lawyers that will hold negligent parties responsible for personal injuries, including wrongful death.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review. We can provide you with a 100% free case evaluation where we can examine the details of your case and determine which legal strategies can best protect your future.

If you think you have a case, now is the time to reach out to a legal representative. If you believe that you have a nursing home case, we can help you now.

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California Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits

California Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

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What Happens During a Nursing Home Accident Lawsuit?

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