Nursing home abuse is a devastating violation of trust that leaves elderly individuals and their families facing physical, emotional, and financial hardship. Suppose your family member has suffered from abuse or neglect in a Detroit, Michigan, nursing home or assisted living facility.
In that case, it’s critical to seek help from an experienced Detroit nursing home abuse lawyer. These cases require legal expertise to protect your loved one’s rights and pursue compensation for the harm they have endured.
At Nursing Home Law Center, we are dedicated to pursuing justice and compensation for victims of elder abuse. Our knowledgeable legal team has a strong history of managing nursing home abuse cases with care and achieving favorable settlements and verdicts for our clients.
We thoroughly investigate each case, addressing every aspect of the abuse, including medical costs, emotional distress, and other losses. With our extensive experience in handling nursing home abuse claims, we manage the legal challenges efficiently and fight relentlessly to safeguard your rights.
Nursing home abuse is any form of mistreatment or neglect that leads to harm or suffering for a nursing home resident. This abuse can take many forms, and our Detroit nursing home abuse attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including:
Physical abuse involves intentional actions that cause bodily harm to residents, such as hitting, kicking, or inappropriate use of restraints. Signs of physical violence can include unexplained bruises, broken bones, or other severe injuries. A resident may become fearful of certain staff members.
Emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse. This type of elder abuse often involves threats, intimidation, isolation, or verbal insults, leaving the victim feeling helpless or afraid. Personality changes are common among victims of emotional abuse.
Sadly, sexual abuse can occur in nursing homes, where vulnerable residents are taken advantage of by staff or other residents. Any form of unwanted sexual contact or behavior is a severe violation of trust that demands immediate legal action. Residents may have injuries in private areas or unexplained STIs.
Medical malpractice occurs when a nursing home fails to provide proper medical care, leading to harm. This includes issues such as untreated pressure sores, administering the wrong medication, or failure to address infections or other medical conditions.
Nursing home negligence can include poor hygiene, malnutrition, dehydration, or allowing residents to wander (elopement). These conditions often result in severe physical and emotional harm.
Financial abuse occurs when caregivers or staff exploit residents financially by stealing money, forging signatures, or coercing residents into making financial decisions. Staff or other residents may steal personal belongings.
In the most tragic cases, nursing home neglect or abuse can lead to a resident’s death. A wrongful death lawsuit allows family members to seek justice for the loss of their loved one due to negligence or abuse.
Federal and state laws protect the rights of residents in Michigan nursing homes.
The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 ensures that all nursing homes receiving Medicaid or Medicare funding must meet specific standards of care. This law grants nursing home residents the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Michigan law further protects residents by requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Michigan nursing home residents have the legal right to file a nursing home lawsuit. If the elderly person cannot act, family members or legal guardians can pursue legal recourse. In wrongful death cases, the estate or family can seek compensation through a lawsuit.
Multiple parties may be held liable for abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Liability can extend to:
Our Detroit nursing home abuse lawyers have extensive experience handling nursing home abuse cases and are committed to fighting for justice on behalf of victims. When you work with our law firm, you receive dedicated legal representation to seek justice and compensation for the injuries suffered.
We offer a range of services, including:
In Detroit, Michigan, there are 116 Medicare-certified nursing homes. Of these, 58 facilities (50%) have an overall rating below or much below average. Specifically, 62 nursing homes (53%) fall short in health inspections, and 62 facilities (53%) have inadequate staffing levels. 13 facilities (11%) rated poorly in quality measures. [1]
The worst-rated nursing homes in Detroit include:
Detecting nursing home abuse early is critical to stopping it and protecting your loved one. Common signs include:
If you believe your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse, take immediate action:
Victims of nursing home abuse may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including:
At our law firm, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees. We only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you and your family. This allows you to seek justice without worrying about the cost of legal representation.
In Michigan, there is a statute of limitations for filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit. You typically have a limited time from the date of the abuse or its discovery to file a claim. Several factors impact how long your statute of limitations is.
For example, a wrongful death claim generally has a statute of limitations of three years, while a medical malpractice case may have one of two years. It is crucial to act quickly and consult with a Detroit nursing home abuse attorney to ensure your case is filed within the legal timeframe.
If your loved one has suffered elder abuse in a Detroit nursing home, our team of personal injury lawyers is here to help. With our extensive experience and commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable residents, we will work tirelessly to pursue justice and secure the compensation your family deserves.
Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward holding the nursing home accountable.
Call us at (800) 926-7565 or fill out our contact form.
References: [1] Medicare