When we place a loved one in the care of a nursing home facility – we carry the expectation that they will be treated in a respectful and caring manner. Although many nursing home facilities uphold the standard of quality care, some do not live up to their obligations and care for residents in an inadequate manner. Far too often, our beloved elderly residents are the victims of nursing home abuse. Abuse in nursing home environments affect hundreds of seniors in North Alabama each year. The law clearly states that you can hold nursing home facilities accountable for physical, emotional, or financial harm of your loved ones.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a nursing home? Our team of personal injury lawyers has extensive experience handling cases in Alabama relating to nursing home injuries. Free phone and office consultations available. Contact an attorney from our team to schedule your free consultation.
Some nursing homes are overwhelmed with the high number of patients in their care. This often leads to a decrease in standard of care and/or over-medicating practices. In other situations, there may be a member of the nursing home staff who is willfully mistreating residents.
There are many kinds of abuse, including:
We provide no-cost, no-obligation case evaluations for all cases relating to nursing home related injury in Huntsville, Athens, Decatur, and surrounding areas in North Alabama. Our personal injury attorneys are committed to protecting the rights and best interests of each client while helping to ensure that every North Alabama senior receives quality care. Schedule your free consultation with a lawyer today by calling (256) 539-4464 or completing an online case evaluation form.
Disclaimer:
This firm maintains joint responsibility; however, many personal injury matters are referred to other attorneys who assume principal responsibility for the handling of the case. We have established working relationships with select injury law firms and, when appropriate, may refer your matter to the legal team we believe is best suited to you and the specific facts of your case, with the goal of pursuing the most favorable outcome available under the law.
Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Every case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to applicable law. The likelihood of success in any case depends on numerous factors, including but not limited to the facts, jurisdiction, venue, parties, witnesses, and testimony. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other attorneys.
DISCLAIMER for Injury Cases: We have a long working history with select injury lawyers and will refer your injury case to the team we feel matches best with you and your case. Our goal is to maximize the value of your case.
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