Was your loved one a victim of nursing home abuse in Chesterfield, MO? Our team at Roach Law Car Accident Lawyers can help you fight for compensation. Contact us at (636) 519-0085 today to arrange your free consultation with an experienced Chesterfield nursing home abuse lawyer.
Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts. Let us take care of your loved one’s case while you focus on caring for them.
Why Choose Roach Law to Help With My Family’s Nursing Home Abuse Claim in Chesterfield?
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions a family will make. Learning that your trust has been violated can be devastating. To make matters worse, the facility may deny responsibility. Insurance adjusters might step up—only to offer a lowball offer that barely covers your losses.
An experienced Chesterfield nursing home abuse attorney at Roach Law can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
When you hire our team, you will benefit from advocates who have been nationally recognized for our exceptional legal representation.
Over the years, our Chesterfield personal injury lawyers have been honored with:
- The National Trial Lawyer’s “Top 100” recognition
- Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum
- A perfect-10 Avvo lawyer rating
- A five-star Google rating, based on reviews from satisfied clients
If you have any questions about your legal options, contact us today. Your initial consultation is free, so you have nothing to lose.
What Are Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
People often hesitate to take legal action after nursing home abuse occurs. Regardless of the type of abuse involved, it’s not always easy to spot.
Nursing home residents are often vulnerable to a range of injuries and issues, and the nursing home caregivers may go to great lengths to explain away any changes.
Some common red flags to watch for include:
- Frequent, suspicious, and inexplicable injuries
- Bed sores
- Signs of restraint around the wrists or ankles
- Unexplained personality changes, such as becoming withdrawn or depressed
- Rocking, self-hugging, thumb-sucking, and other regressive behaviors
- Unexplained weight loss, which can indicate malnutrition or dehydration
- Unsanitary conditions
- Staff who refuse to leave you alone with your loved one
- A loved one who seems fearful of speaking around a caregiver
- Missing property and unexplained financial transactions
If you suspect your loved one is being abused, making frequent, unannounced visits is one of the best ways to evaluate the situation. Our lawyers can also help. You can contact us at any time to discuss your situation.
How Much Is My Chesterfield Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?
The value of your personal injury claim will depend heavily on:
- The nature of the abuse
- The nature of the harm and any physical injuries your loved one has suffered
- The duration of the abuse
- Your loved one’s physical pain and suffering
- The psychological impact on your loved one and your family
- Your loved one’s need for medical care, rehabilitation, therapy, etc.
- Available insurance coverage
It’s natural to wonder about the value of your claim. Consulting with an experienced attorney is the best way to get the information you need. Our attorneys have the resources to assess the value of your case accurately.
What Kinds of Compensation Are Available to Victims of Nursing Home Abuse?
Victims are typically entitled to compensation to account for economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover financial losses, including:
- Medical bills
- Expected future medical costs
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Relocation costs
- Mental health treatment
- The value of any income lost by family members to care for the victim
- Property damage and restitution in financial abuse cases
Non-economic damages cover personal losses and other non-financial harm, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Reduced life expectancy
Punitive damages may also be available. Punitive damages aren’t designed to compensate a victim for any specific loss. Instead, courts award them to punish a defendant for the intentional harm they have caused. The availability of punitive damages will likely depend on the identity of the defendant in your case.
Who Is Responsible for Paying My Damages in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?
The individual who carried out the abuse may be held financially liable. Because abuse is considered an intentional tort, the abuser can face both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for their actions.
Additional liable parties may include:
- Nursing home administrators
- Independent contractors or outside staff hired by the facility
- Nurses, doctors, and medical providers who failed to provide adequate care
In many cases, nursing homes are held responsible. Employers can be held “vicariously responsible” for the acts of their employees. That includes acts of abuse—especially in situations where the nursing home’s neglect allowed the abuse to occur.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You can hire our team at Roach Law without having to pay any upfront fees. If we successfully recover compensation in your case, we’ll deduct a pre-agreed percentage from your settlement or verdict. However, you won’t owe us anything if we lose your case.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All Your Loved One’s Injuries
Victims of nursing home abuse are vulnerable to many different types of physical injuries.
Depending on the nature of the abuse, victims may struggle with:
- Broken bones
- Broken hips
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Wrist and ankle injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Burns
- Severe infections
- Catastrophic and fatal injuries
Of course, victims of abuse often suffer from lasting emotional harm. Your loved one may experience severe depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Victims of financial abuse often struggle with financial insecurity that can be difficult to overcome.
We will carefully consider your family’s situation. If we make our demand for compensation, you can rest assured that it will account for all of the harm your loved one has experienced.
We Handle All Types of Nursing Home Abuse Claims
Nursing home residents are vulnerable to multiple types of abuse and neglect. Any type of abuse can result in lasting physical and mental harm.
We handle all types of nursing home abuse cases, including cases involving:
- Physical abuse, whether in the form of hitting, kicking, violent shaking, or even the improper use of restraints
- Emotional or mental abuse, which can involve humiliation, public shaming, belittling, coercion, isolation, manipulation, threats, and more
- Sexual abuse, assault, inappropriate touching, or exploitation
- Financial exploitation, which can include theft of personal property, identity theft, manipulating a victim into changing beneficiary designations, and more
- Nursing home neglect, whether involving active or passive neglect of a nursing home resident’s basic needs
If you believe your loved one is in danger, you can call 911 to report the abuse your loved one has suffered. You can also report it to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Why Does Nursing Home Abuse Occur?
Nursing home abuse is unfortunately common. While it can be extremely difficult to understand why any individual caregiver would commit abuse, it’s relatively simple to identify the reasons why the abuse could occur.
Nursing home abuse often occurs due to:
- Failure to conduct adequate background checks
- Failure to supervise nursing home employees
- Inadequate policies and procedures to prevent abuse
- Understaffed and underfunded facilities
- Lack of proper licensing and oversight
High turnover in nursing homes often means new or inexperienced staff are left caring for residents without the proper training. When caregivers are overworked or stressed, mistakes happen — and sometimes they take out that stress on the people they’re supposed to protect. With better staffing and oversight, many of these tragedies could be avoided.
There is never any excuse for nursing home abuse. If your family is suffering because of a caregiver’s abuse or neglect, call our lawyers in Chesterfield for a free case review. We’d be happy to discuss your legal options.
How Long Do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit in Missouri?
Missouri has a five-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. In a typical accident-related case, the five-year period starts to run on the date of the accident or injury.
Although you may have more or less time depending on the facts, exceptions are rare. We can ensure that you meet all applicable deadlines in your case, including the statute of limitations.
Contact a Chesterfield Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Your family has suffered enough if a trusted nursing home caregiver abused your loved one. Our team at Roach Law is passionate about helping families like yours get justice. With 30+ years of experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered, we have the skills, experience, and resources to hold the at-fault parties fully accountable.
Call us today to learn more about how a skilled Chesterfield nursing home abuse lawyer can help with your case. We offer a free consultation.