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Our legal team is dedicated to stopping nursing home abuse in Oregon.
If you do not reside in Oregon, we can refer you to lawyers who handle nursing home abuse in states other than Oregon.
Accountability for the emotional and physical pain caused by neglect or abuse is important.
The best way to get accountability for the damages caused by the nursing home is to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, in Oregon, who regularly sues nursing homes, and has the fortitude to empathically walk with you and vigorously pursue justice on your behalf.
If our Oregon lawyer is not the right fit for your nursing home abuse case, our team can refer you to the right expert for you.
HOW DOES THE LAWYER GET PAID FOR MY NURSING HOME ABUSE CASE?
We only get paid if we recover money from the nursing home on your behalf, and then is a percentage of whatever we recover. We align our values, our success, and our livelihoods with the successful pursuit of justice for you. Because our fee is at the end of the case, we are free to put in the time and effort we believe the case merits without worrying about billing our clients every month. It allows us to work with clients who otherwise could not afford a lawyer. This fee structure lets us pursue justice for everyone, not just the wealthy. We put our reputation and professionalism on the line with every abuse case – so we are careful to only take cases where there was harm done, it was the fault of the facility, and the abuse or neglect was the cause of the harm. We will also gladly refer you to lawyers in other states if what happened was in a state other than Oregon.
Let our legal team take a look at your nursing home abuse case.
HOW MUCH IS MY OREGON NURSING HOME ABUSE CASE WORTH?
Many law firms talk numbers to their clients. How much is your abuse case worth you might ask.
Any lawyer worth their salt cannot make a quality and informed valuation of an abuse case until they investigate the facts.
Instead of pitching you a number, we guarantee you the highest level of service, integrity, and professionalism. Rather than guessing on a number for your nursing home abuse case, we prove our value to you. Instead of guesswork, we are thorough and proven investigators who expertly navigate the legal system on your behalf.
Have we settled multi million dollar cases? Yes, we have. We’ve settled over 500 cases, ranging from small to very large. In those cases, we have recovered well over $30 million for our clients. We have worked on cases worth over $10 million to cases worth under $50,000. Subtle differences in facts can make a massive difference in outcomes when it comes to nursing home abuse in Oregon. Our lawyer and team will comprehensively discover your facts and pursue them to the fullest extent of the law. We leave no stone unturned.
In the same way that we chose to treat you as a real person rather than a number, we don’t treat your abuse case as a check. The nursing home abuse you went through has complex circumstances that harmed you or a loved one. We bring the full weight of the law and our expertise to bear on every abuse case we accept.
Our team is happy to discuss your case. Start with this nursing home abuse intake form.
OUR LAWYER & TEAM CARE DEEPLY ABOUT THE NURSING HOME ABUSE YOU EXPERIENCED
We care deeply about your injury and pain. We desire to hold the at-fault nursing home accountable for your pain and loss. Our lawyer and team are not looking for a quick buck – we are looking to improve your life, your family’s life, and our larger community’s well being. We go out of our way to establish accountability for nursing homes in our community to not only serve justice for the abuse you suffered, but to prevent further nursing home abuse. We seek to help establish new best practices and legislative changes for nursing homes in Oregon and across the country.
We care about people. We don’t sue individuals out of their livelihoods and home – we hold at-fault nursing homes and nursing home insurance companies accountable. We want a thriving, safe, and accountable local community to avoid future nursing home abuse. We align our legal services with our community values.
We will help tell your nursing home abuse story. Talk to our team about what happened.
WE BRING TRUST AND VALUE TO YOUR NURSING HOME ABUSE CASE
We are your advocates. We are here to help you seek justice for your nursing home abuse from start to finish. You’re likely in pain, dealing with schedules, inability to work, and experiencing stress from all the different hats you have to wear to handle your circumstances. We’re here to control the flow of information for you. Our legal team makes sure your medical bills are filed for and reimbursed appropriately. We make sure every at-fault party in the nursing home is pursued to the fullest extent possible.
In order to be your best advocate, we need your complete honesty. Every detail, whether good or bad, is important to the best outcome for your nursing home abuse case. Trust and value. That’s what we offer you. We ask that you be open and honest about every fact surrounding the nature of your Oregon nursing home abuse case. Mutual trust and respect are required so our lawyer and team can deliver justice on your behalf.
Start a relationship with us – tell us the story of your nursing home abuse.
IS NURSING HOME ABUSE ALL YOU DO? WHAT IF I WAS HARMED IN A MEMORY CARE FACILITY?
We do handle cases in all kinds of licensed care facilities. From assisted living to memory care, rehab facilities to residential care, we have worked on cases involving all of them. We emphasize nursing home because that’s what most people call any kind of long-term care facility. It’s a shorthand or vernacular for licensed care facilities. So if you were harmed in another kind of licensed care facility, give us a call. We are familiar with those claims and can talk with you about what happened and if we can help.
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About Faith MorseWhat is nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse refers to any type of intentional harm, neglect, or mistreatment of an elderly resident in a nursing home or long-term care facility. This can include physical abuse, such as hitting, slapping, or restraining residents, as well as emotional abuse, such as verbal threats or intimidation, humiliation, or isolation.
Neglect, though it does not have to be intentional, happens when staff fails to provide adequate care, including food, water, medication, hygiene, and safety measures, resulting in harm or injury to the resident. Neglect can result in falls, pressure wounds, sexual exploitation, malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, untreated illnesses, sepsis, and more. Many times neglect or abuse happens when a facility is understaffed and does not have enough team members to meet the needs of its residents.
All forms of nursing home abuse are unacceptable and can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for residents.
How do you prove nursing home abuse?
Proving nursing home abuse can be challenging, but there are several steps you can take if you suspect abuse:
- Document any signs of abuse: If you witness any signs of abuse or neglect, such as bruises, cuts, or unexplained injuries, take photos or videos of the injuries, and document the date and time. Make notes of what you saw with as much detail as you can.
- Report suspected abuse: Report the suspected abuse to the nursing home administration and state regulatory agency. Do this in writing if you can, or follow up with a written report confirming the verbal report. This will help create a record of the suspected abuse and prompt an investigation.
- Seek medical attention: If the resident has been physically or sexually abused, seek medical attention as soon as possible. The medical records can serve as evidence of the abuse.
- Hire an attorney: Consult with an attorney experienced in nursing home abuse cases to determine your legal rights and options. An attorney can help you gather evidence, file a complaint, and pursue legal action against the nursing home.
- Cooperate with investigators: If an investigation is launched, cooperate fully with investigators and provide any evidence or information that may help establish the abuse.
It’s important to remember that proving nursing home abuse can be a difficult and complex process but taking these steps can help ensure that the resident is protected and that the facility is held accountable for its actions.
What is a nursing home abuse lawyer?
A nursing home abuse lawyer is an attorney who specializes in representing elderly individuals and their families who have been victims of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities.
A nursing home abuse lawyer can help clients by:
- Investigating the allegations of abuse or neglect and collecting evidence.
- Determining liability and identifying potential defendants, such as the nursing home facility, the management company, individual staff members, or third-party contractors.
- Advising clients on their legal rights and options, including filing a lawsuit or pursuing other legal remedies.
- Fighting arbitration clauses that seek to force residents or their families into private arbitration where claims of neglect can be hidden rather than in our state courts.
- Negotiating with insurance companies or nursing home representatives to obtain fair compensation for the client.
- Representing clients in court or in arbitration hearings.
- Providing emotional support and guidance to clients and their families throughout the legal process.
If you suspect that a loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, it’s important to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. They can provide you with the legal expertise and guidance you need to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek justice for the harm that has been done.
What does a nursing home abuse lawyer do?
A nursing home abuse lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in representing individuals and families who have been victims of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. A nursing home abuse lawyer does many things. A few details:
Investigates allegations of abuse or neglect: The lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the allegations, collect evidence, and interview witnesses to build a strong case. This involves reading thousands of pages of medical records; obtaining and reviewing complaints about other instances of abuse and neglect; taking depositions of key witnesses; and much more.
Determines liability: The lawyer will determine who is legally responsible for the abuse or neglect, such as the nursing home facility, the management company, and even sometimes individual staff members or third-party contractors.
Advises clients on their legal rights and options: The lawyer will explain the legal process and advise clients on their options, such as filing a lawsuit or pursuing other legal remedies. We talk about different legal tools, such as lawsuits, arbitration, and mediation. We walk through different processes like discovery, depositions, and more. We want to have clients who understand the process and what is happening, and encourage questions and check-ins to stay up to speed on your case.
Negotiates with insurance companies or nursing home representatives: The lawyer will negotiate with insurance companies or nursing home representatives to obtain fair compensation for the client.
Represents clients in court: When necessary, the lawyer will represent clients in court or at arbitration hearings.
Provides emotional support and guidance: The lawyer will provide emotional support and guidance to clients and their families throughout the legal process. This is a tough process coming after usually one of the worst situations a family has ever experienced. It’s difficult and complicated, and we’re here to help take some of that burden.
The ultimate goal of a nursing home abuse lawyer is to help their clients obtain justice and fair compensation for the harm that has been done to them. By holding nursing homes and their staff accountable for their actions, nursing home abuse lawyers play an important role in protecting the rights and well-being of elderly or disabled individuals.
Is nursing home abuse all you do? What if I was harmed in a memory care facility?
We do handle cases in all kinds of licensed care facilities. From assisted living to memory care, rehab facilities to residential care, we have worked on cases involving all of them. We emphasize nursing home because that’s what most people call any kind of long-term care facility. It’s a shorthand or vernacular for licensed care facilities. So if you were harmed in another kind of licensed care facility, give us a call. We are familiar with those claims and can talk with you about what happened and if we can help.
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