Nursing Home Abuse Case Values

How Is Compensation Awarded in Nursing Home Abuse Cases?

Generally speaking, there are two ways compensation may be awarded in nursing home abuse cases, which can impact the value of your nursing home abuse case.

Nursing home cases can result in compensation through:

• Nursing home settlements: A set amount that is decided in negotiations between both parties in a lawsuit. Settlements can be reached before the nursing home abuse case ever goes to court, but they may also occur at any point before a judgment is made.
• Jury verdicts: If the parties in a nursing home abuse case cannot reach a settlement agreement, the case may go to trial in court. Trials rely on a judge and jury to decide the outcome of the case.

A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer can help pursue the best option for nursing home residents.

The Value of Nursing Home Abuse Settlements and Verdicts

A nursing home abuse case value is the estimated worth of a legal claim. How much a nursing home abuse case is worth will vary from case to case, according to the unique details of each claim.

While it’s not possible to predict the exact amount that you may be able to receive, an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer may be able to help give you an idea of how much your case may be worth.

As a national nursing home abuse law firm, our experienced attorneys can help determine the best legal strategy based on the details of your specific case — and help you pursue compensation and justice. Get a free consultation today to learn more.

Our Past Nursing Home Settlements and Verdicts

For over 45 years, our attorneys have helped injured clients seek justice and compensation from those responsible for causing them harm.

During that time, we’ve recovered over $280 Million on behalf of victims of nursing home abuse and their families, including the following nursing home settlements and verdicts:

• $1.35 Million for an Alabama resident whose shoulder was injured
• $2 Million for a woman in Pennsylvania
• $500,000 for a New York resident with diabetes
• $1.2 Million for an Illinois woman
• $600,000 for a resident with Alzheimer’s in Massachusetts
• $1 Million for a woman in California with dementia
• $1.75 Million for a man in Massachusetts

We'll fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to. Let us get you the money you deserve.

Factors Affecting Nursing Home Abuse Case Values

There are many factors that determine nursing home abuse case values. A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer knows how to gather the evidence necessary to maximize a case’s value.

A few of the factors that can affect the value of a nursing home abuse case include:

• The type of legal damages
• The details of your claim (like the type of abuse and severity of injuries)
• Whether your case settles or goes to trial

Types of Damages

Nursing home neglect and abuse cases generally fall under the category of personal injury law. In this type of lawsuit, injuries and losses — called damages — are the basis used to calculate the nursing home abuse case value.

Generally speaking, there are three types of damages:

• Economic: This is when a specific dollar amount caused by the injury can be calculated and includes such expenses as medical bills and medical care.
• Non-economic: Also called pain and suffering, non-economic damages compensate victims for the toll the injury has taken on their lives.
• Punitive: Existing to punish negligence, punitive damages are usually only available in specific cases and certain jurisdictions.

While the facts of nursing home abuse cases can be particularly heartbreaking, determining what to demand in damages can be a bit complicated without legal help. Fill out our contact form today to learn more about how we may be able to help you.

The Details of Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim

Establishing exactly how you or your loved one were harmed is important in a case against a long-term care facility, but laws concerning nursing home negligence and abuse vary from state to state. This makes knowing what to sue for in nursing home abuse claims difficult to figure out without experienced legal help.

A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer can help determine if you or a loved one is the victim of:

• Breach of contract
• Medical malpractice
• Negligence or negligent hiring
• Physical abuse or maltreatment
• Sexual abuse
• Wrongful death

Once an attorney-client relationship is formed, a personal injury lawyer experienced in nursing home litigation can review the details of your case and gather any medical records and other evidence needed to build a strong case.

Nursing Home Settlements

A nursing home settlement is the resolution of a case, typically without ever going to trial. In a nursing home lawsuit settlement, both sides negotiate and agree on an amount of money that waives their right to pursue further legal action in the case.

Most nursing home abuse cases end in settlements because they move quicker and are more predictable than taking the case to trial. Clients also often start receiving nursing home settlements faster than compensation awarded from going to trial.

Nursing Home Verdicts

Nursing home abuse cases may go to trial if a settlement can’t be reached. Trials are known to add more time to a nursing home abuse case, and the results of a trial can be appealed, which can make it take longer to receive compensation.

Successful trials may award more or less compensation than a settlement. However, if you lose a trial, you may not get compensation — there’s no way to guarantee money from a trial verdict.

Additionally, some states limit the amount a jury can award in non-economic and punitive damages, while economic damages usually have no caps.

Eligibility for a Nursing Home Abuse Case

Nursing home abuse cases can be brought in civil court by individuals who have suffered serious injuries or neglect while in a care facility.

You may have a nursing home abuse case if you’re the:

• Abused or neglected nursing home patient
• Spouse or child of the nursing home resident
• Representative or executor of the victim’s estate

Not sure if you have a case? Sokolove Law offers free, no-obligation case evaluations. We can review the details of your case and let you know what your legal options may be — at no cost to you.

Get Legal Help for Your Nursing Home Abuse Case

Elder abuse is often committed in nursing home care facilities owned by massive corporations worth millions of dollars. With our national reach, past experience, and extensive resources, Sokolove Law focuses on leveling the playing field between victims of abuse and these large companies.

As a national nursing home abuse law firm, Sokolove Law can help clients nationwide. Over the last 45+ years, we’ve recovered over $280 Million on behalf of nursing home abuse victims and their families.

We may be able to fight for the justice you and your family deserve — at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Get a free, no-obligation case review or call us today at (800) 995-1212 to find out if you qualify to take legal action. Our team can answer your questions and help you understand your options.