Lexington Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Finding out that your loved one has suffered abuse from someone responsible for taking care of them is devastating. It is understandable if you feel angry, powerless, and unsure of what to do next.
A Lexington nursing home abuse lawyer from Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., is dedicated to helping those who sustain personal injuries because of another party’s negligent or harmful behavior. We want you to know you have the right to compensation and that we can make it easier for you to fight for it.
Getting a Lawyer’s Help After Nursing Home Abuse in Lexington, S.C.
What can our personal injury attorney in Lexington, South Carolina, do for you? Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., can handle your entire case, so you would have nothing to worry about except caring for your loved one. If you hire us, we will:
- Communicate with you regularly, which includes calling you with case updates and even coming to visit your loved one at home or in the hospital
- Explain your options based on the specifics of your situation
- Investigate the alleged abuse and collect evidence from all sources to make your case as strong as possible-and to refute any counterarguments the defense may bring
- Determine who you should sue. It may be an individual employee, another resident at the nursing home, or the nursing home itself
- Contact the liable party’s insurance company and negotiate with its representative for an appropriate amount of damages
- Take your case to court and present your case before a judge and jury if negotiations are not an option
- Handle the necessary legal paperwork, including demand letters, settlement agreements, trial exhibits, etc.
In other words, a nursing home abuse lawyer near you can do all the work associated with filing a lawsuit. You would not even have to pay us attorney’s fees until after we secure compensation for you.
For a free legal consultation with a nursing home abuse lawyer serving Lexington, call 803-222-2222
Nursing Home Abuse Compensation for Your Family in South Carolina
You could be entitled to damages based not just on the nursing home abuse your loved one sustained but also on the emotional and financial toll it has taken on you. A lawyer from our office can determine how much-and what kinds of-compensation your Lexington case makes you eligible for.
Common examples of nursing home abuse damages are listed below. Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., can create a more personalized list that represents your specific losses:
- Pain and suffering: Your loved one endured cruel and unnecessary distress due to the abuse-and you had to watch them suffer.
- Medical costs: You could be compensated if your loved one’s physical or psychological injuries were so severe that they required professional treatment.
- Lost income: You could recover the money you lost if you took time away from work to care for your loved one, research which nursing home to move your loved one into, and so on.
- Reduced quality of life: The abuse has impaired your loved one’s ability to enjoy or participate in certain activities, to look after themselves, and so on.
- Disabling injuries: Any injury that affects your loved one’s ability to move, act, or think as they did before, either temporarily or permanently, could be considered disabling.
Our nursing home abuse lawyers serving Lexington, South Carolina, can fight for any and all damages you qualify for.
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Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Abuse comes in many different forms, including:
- Physical: Someone slapped, hit, pinched, punched, or otherwise tried to harm your loved one.
- Emotional: Someone yelled at your loved one, purposely frightened them, or insulted and belittled them, either in private or in front of others.
- Financial: Someone stole money or valuables from your loved one through lies, threats, blackmail, or force.
- Sexual: Someone engaged in a nonconsensual and/or inappropriate sexual relationship with your loved one.
- Neglect: Not all abuse has to include proactive behavior. Neglect, or failing to provide enough care and attention, also qualifies. You could be entitled to a settlement or even a trial by jury in such a case.
Also, please note that attempted abuse still counts as abuse. Just the threat of harm can in and of itself be harmful, especially if an offender repeats this behavior regularly.
Recognize the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
If you notice any of the following changes in your loved one, you may want to take a closer look at their health and living situation:
- Sudden weight loss or weight gain
- Unexplained injuries, such as bed sores or bone fractures
- Emotional withdrawal, anxiety, anger, or depression
- Unexplained loss of property or money
In addition, pay attention to the attitude and behavior of the care workers responsible for your loved one. They should seem friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and willing to discuss your loved one’s care with you. If they are not, they may be overworked, undertrained, and more likely to provide subpar care.
If you ever suspect that your loved one is being abused, do not hesitate to get help. You can seek assistance from:
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC): This government agency has a complaint program, enabling Lexington, South Carolina, residents to report their loved one’s abuse by phone or by email.
- The South Carolina Department of Aging: If you have had to assume the role of caregiver after removing your loved one from the nursing home, this department offers training, counseling, and other services.
- A nursing home abuse attorney near you: Our firm can provide you with a lawyer to explain and protect your rights, hold the nursing home accountable, and seek fair compensation.
It is normal to feel overwhelmed when dealing with nursing home abuse. Please remember that you are not alone: The team at Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., can provide advice and support at any time.
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We Can Help You and Your Loved One with a Lexington Nursing Home Abuse Case
If you know or suspect that your loved one is suffering nursing home abuse, Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., wants to be there for you. Call (800) 313-2546 for a free case assessment. During the call, we will explain how one of our lawyers serving Lexington can investigate the abuse and pursue fair compensation.
Call or text 803-222-2222 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form