Damages in Lexington Nursing Home Abuse Claims

Nursing home abuse can cause serious injury or death to vulnerable residents. Damages in Lexington nursing home abuse claims can provide compensation for the harm that residents and their loved ones suffer. At Circeo Law Firm, our nursing home abuse attorneys have earned a reputation for professionalism and success in handling complex nursing home abuse cases that other firms are reluctant to handle. We use our knowledge of damage calculations and past jury verdicts to give clients a strong sense of the potential value of their claim.

A Nursing Home’s Liability for Abuse-Related Damages

Nursing homes are generally liable for acts of neglect or abuse that occur under their supervision and cause injury or death to residents. Caretakers, nurses, staff members, or volunteers could have abused your loved one. Systemic failures within the nursing home could also have caused harm. For example, nursing homes may fail to provide residents with the support staff, equipment, and other resources necessary to prevent harm. Our nursing home abuse lawyers can pursue claims for compensation against facilities in Lexington based on neglectful or abusive acts, including:

• Abandonment
• Physical acts of violence
• Emotional or sexual abuse
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Failure to provide medical care
• Prescription medication mistakes
• A failure to quarantine sick residents
• A lack of personal hygiene care or an unsanitary living environment

If a loved one suffered an unexpected injury or died while residing in a nursing home, they may have been subject to abuse. We investigate potential claims for clients by reviewing medical records and consulting with experts, if necessary, to determine whether abuse or neglect occurred.

We recommend meeting with one of our lawyers promptly after learning that a loved one has suffered an injury in a nursing home. There is generally a one-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim related to nursing home abuse. You must file a claim within this period, beginning on the date of injury or death, to maintain the right to recover damages from the liable nursing home in court.

What Types of Damages Can You Claim in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?

The damages you can receive in a Lexington case involving nursing home mistreatment will depend on the nature of your loved one’s injury and the type of abuse they suffered. Courts and juries can award compensation for both actual and punitive damages in a nursing home abuse claim. Actual damages refer to the economic and non-economic harm of nursing home abuse. For example, what we can seek compensation for includes:

• Medical care expenses
• Costs to relocate to a different nursing home
• Additional costs for increased care or support that a loved one requires
• Damages for pain and suffering
• Losses from diminished quality or enjoyment of life

Additional compensation for punitive damages can also apply in cases where a nursing home commits intentional abuse, acts with gross negligence, or demonstrates a willful disregard for a resident’s safety. If nursing home abuse caused the death of your loved one, you can pursue compensation for other actual damages, such as funeral and burial costs, along with the future loss of companionship.

Contact Us for Help Pursuing Compensation for Damages in a Lexington Care Facility Abuse Claim

Understanding damages in Lexington nursing home abuse claims is important when pursuing a case. Circeo Law Firm can help you identify all losses related to your claim and pursue maximum compensation in court or through a settlement agreement. We work on a contingency fee basis on all cases, so you do not pay us until after we recover compensation for you. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.