Nursing home abuse is a silent epidemic which may be happening to your loved one right now without your knowledge or suspicion. There could be a number of reasons for this, but some of the most common ones include the fear of retaliation as well as the helplessness most nursing home residents feel when it comes to fighting for their rights, feeling as if no-one would believe them, and also a culture of impunity in this industry given the lax to non-existent laws protecting the rights and safety of victims. Nursing home abuse is however patently illegal, and it can attract litigation that can help the victim and their loved ones recover compensation that can go a long way in making them whole again. that said, many victims and their loved ones get stuck with regard to knowing which type of lawyer to hire to represent them as well as what to look out for in a good nursing home attorney. The most important thing in this process, however, is that you start by seeking one out because it has been statistically proven that nursing home abuse won’t just go away on its own, and in most cases, the perpetrator continues abusing the victim, emboldened by the lack of accountability and reporting. If you need help reporting and suing individuals who may have abused you or your loved ones at any nursing home around the country, our law firm has your back, and we invite you to reach out to us immediately.

Are you looking for a best nursing home injury lawyer? The experienced, countrywide nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 20 years of experience where we’ve mediated and litigated nursing home abuse claims, recovering millions for clients. What sets us apart from your typical nursing home abuse law firm is our litigation experience which most law firms do not possess due to their recalcitrance when it comes to taking cases to court, and instead pursing mediation via insurance company negotiations which more often than not results in a laughable payout, as well as our track record litigating and winning these types of claims against defendants. We also serve all abused nursing home residents across the country, and we run a bilingual office (hablamos Espanol). These cases are taken up on contingency fee basis, and what this means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES should we decide to represent you, as we only levy our fees at the end of the process, and only if we’ve won your case for you. For your 100% FREE legal consultation into all things nursing home abuse lawsuits, please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to speak with an experienced legal expert – our intake team is standing by.

Why Personal Injury Lawyers are Best Suited for Nursing Home Abuse Claims

Personal injury attorneys are the natural first choice for many nursing home abuse victims and their families due to reasons we’ll take a look at shortly. However, personal injury lawyers operate under the premise of negligence or wrongful actions of others causing injuries to their clients. Nursing home abuse involves some kind of wrongful action or negligence, and as such, personal injury law is best suited to resolve these kinds of cases.

A personal injury attorney will establish negligence by providing the nursing home had a duty of care to you or your loved one to provide a certain standard of care, and that they breached this duty of are by failing to meet said standard, resulting in harm. In addition, they will show that the injuries or fallout of the neglect was directly caused by this breach of duty, and that the victims suffered quantifiable losses as a result of said abuse or neglect.

What To Look for In a Best Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Here are the qualities you should look for in your ideal nursing home abuse attorney:

Experience and Expertise

Your attorney must have the needed experience handling these types of claims, and must have a track record handling the same, with successful claims under his or her belt. In addition, they must have an exceptional understanding of relevant laws such as local elder abuse statutes as well as federal and state regulations on nursing home management, and the Nursing Home Reform Act.

Exceptional Negotiation Skills

Many times, nursing home abuse cases do not go to court due to the drawn out and often expensive cost of litigation, and instead, are resolved by through settlement negotiations or mediation. To this end, strong negotiation skills can work wonders in getting you the best possible outcome within a short amount of time. Ask about the nursing home lawyer’s track record when it comes to garnering settlements for past clients. In addition, strong negotiation skills are proof that the attorney can assess what your case is worth accurately and get you a settlement that covers your current and future medical expenses, pain and suffering and legal fees so you do not have to revert to future litigation.

Trial Experience

In some cases, taking a claim to court may be the best course of action, particularly if the other part does not want to negotiate, does so in bad faith, or flat out refuses to take responsibility for their actions. Trial is not an easy affair, and courts require that you meet a pretty high burden of proof as the justice system has no time for frivolous claims due to the fact that they are packed with cases at any given time, thereby requiring attorneys to only bring forth cases that have merit and can meet said burden of proof. Courtroom experience will speak well to your potential claim, and a nursing home abuse attorney with trial experience will have nuanced practical knowledge when it comes to thoroughly preparing a case, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and coming up with an impenetrable legal strategy

Compassion and Empathy

While others may see this as a doozy, you would be surprised at the number of attorneys out there that see cases as dollar signs without caring an iota about the client. To this end, most law firms would take on your case, dismiss your concerns, not respond to calls or emails, become aggressive with you and generally treat you in a callous and uncaring manner. Upon making first contact, observe and see if the attorney is approachable and is someone who will take the time to listen to you and your concerns, is supportive by providing you with emotional support throughout the process of intake process, and lends a listening ear whenever you have fears or concerns about getting your desired outcome at any time during the process.

Excellent Communication Skills

Your ideal nursing home abuse attorney must be able to clearly articulate the legal process, outcomes as well as the steps in your case in a way that you’re able to understand and fully digest prior to them taking on your case. In addition, your lawyer should also provide you with regular updates along the way, and should be able to answer your calls and emails in a timely manner with answers to your pressing questions.

Resources and Support Network

These cases are often intricate and nuanced, requiring combined effort and the expertise of various professionals. To this end, access to resources is vital in recovering maximum compensation and comprehensive justice for nursing home victims. You might need to see different medical specialists, undergo psychological evaluations, retain the services of forensic investigators and so on. These individuals will substantiate your claims, help in collating evidence, collecting witness statements, reviewing and confirming medical documents and incident reports, prepare documents, manage your case and carry out extensive research, all in an effort to get you the best possible outcome for your case.

Working as a team, these individuals can quickly react to any challenges that may crop up along the way, providing the client with the support they require to alleviate some of the psychological and emotional burden surrounding cases of this nature in general.

Experienced, Compassionate Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys – Call Us Today!

At McCready Law, we understand that you may have reservations about legal representation when it comes to your nursing home abuse claim. However, we meet the criteria above and even surpass it in ways that only a client will able to witness, and our track record speaks for itself. Do not consider representing yourself, and do not engage with the insurance company or the nursing home management before speaking with us, and do not sign anything before contacting us: call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to preserve the integrity of your case, as well as receive timely information on what your nursing home abuse lawsuit could potentially be worth. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.