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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Greenville
A nursing home abuse lawyer provides legal representation to someone who has been hurt in a nursing home. They represent the person in taking legal action to hold the nursing home accountable. A victim may also qualify to receive financial compensation.
A nursing home abuse lawyer is a legally trained and licensed professional who handles the legal steps and provides representation through the claims process.
Representing Greenville, SC, and the surrounding areas
When you need a Greenville nursing home abuse lawyer, we invite you to contact Bobby Jones Law. Please contact us if:
- Abuse or neglect has occurred, and you want to sue for compensation.
- Abuse or neglect may have occurred, and you need legal advice.
- The police have been involved, or if you’re just starting to report the case.
- You need a legal consultation about what you have experienced in a nursing home.
- A family member was treated inappropriately in a nursing home, and you need help.
It’s okay if you don’t know legal terms or what to do next. We’ll listen to your story and ask some questions. We’ll explain what a nursing home abuse lawyer does and how we can help in your case.
Bobby Jones Law represents Greenville, SC, and the surrounding areas. If your loved one was in a nursing home in Greenville, lived in the area before admission, or has family in the area, we invite you to contact us.
Do I have a case for nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse can be on purpose, or it can happen because of neglect. For example, assault and battery are nursing home abuse. But denying a person assistance in changing positions, leading to bedsores or a fall, can also be nursing home abuse.
There are two ways that you may have a case:
- Intentional harm, such as hitting, kicking, or shoving, occurred
- A lack of adequate care resulted in an injury
South Carolina has multiple laws and regulations that govern nursing home operations. An example is the Nursing Home Bill of Rights. When the nursing home violates your rights, it’s not okay.
As an experienced lawyer for nursing home abuse victims, attorney Robert “Bobby” Jones knows the laws and will explore every possibility to protect your rights and pursue your case.
How Does a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Greenville Help?
A nursing home abuse attorney can:
- Be the first person you call when you don’t know who to call
- Guide you through what to do next
- Evaluate what your case may be worth
- Start your case
- Demand records from the nursing home
- Interview witnesses, including people who may not be cooperative
- Pursue your compensation through the legal system
- Minimize the burden and stress
- Answer your questions
- Give legal advice
The attorney can determine if it’s best to file the case in a Greenville court or if you should bring your claim somewhere else.
At Bobby Jones Law, we take care of everything for your case. We understand that you are hurting and committed to pursuing justice and the compensation you deserve.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect To Watch For
Nursing home abuse may include:
- Physical—abuse
- Physical—neglect, abandonment
- Mental, emotional
- Sexual
- Financial
Nursing home abuse can be difficult to identify. Those responsible may hide their behavior, or the victim may not understand what is happening. Sometimes, they aren’t able to tell anyone or may fear retaliation.
Signs to look for include:
- Unexplained injuries
- Decline in physical health
- Disrepair in the facility
- Multiple people were injured in a short period
- Employees or administrators do not want to explain
- Sudden changes in routine
- A person does not want to be around a specific caregiver
- Access to the person is restricted or denied
- Inadequate staffing, sudden staff changes
Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases in Greenville
- Assault and battery
- Falling
- Bedsores, pressure sores
- Sexual assault
- Malnutrition, dehydration
- Infection, sepsis
- Overall physical health decline
- Medical error, medical malpractice
- Embezzlement, financial exploitation
- Wrongful death
A victim may have multiple problems and symptoms. In addition to physical injury, emotional distress and mental health injury may occur.
Nursing Home Abuse Case Process
S.C. Code 15-79-125 – Notice of Intent to File Suit
A nursing home abuse case begins differently than ordinary negligence claims. All medical malpractice claims, including nursing home negligence claims, begin with a Notice of Intent to File Suit. The Notice is formally filed, but it’s not the same as a traditional case filing.
The Notice of Intent summarizes the case – the facts, basis for the case, and the defendants. It must be accompanied by an expert affidavit and standard disclosure demands.
Once the Notice is served, parties may subpoena medical documents. They must participate in mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the plaintiff may proceed to formally file the case.
After filing, the case proceeds through the traditional case process. The parties may still resolve the case by settlement or trial.
The Notice of Intent process can be helpful for early case resolution. It’s important to follow the steps to advance your claim. A nursing home abuse lawyer can take these steps as your representative.
Charitable, government, and private defendants
Nursing home abuse claims are categorized by the type of entity of the healthcare provider – private, government, or charitable. The classification of the defendant can significantly impact how much the victim receives for their case. That’s because South Carolina law imposes different damages caps based on the type of provider
Private practice (SC Code § 15-32-220)
There is no limit on economic damages. Non-economcic damages are statutorily capped at $350,000 per provider, and $1.05 million per claimant, for multiple defendants. With inflation adjustments, the actual limits are considerably higher today.
Damage limits do not apply to reckless, willful, or wanton conduct, or gross negligence.
Government (SC Code § 15-78-120)
Malpractice by a physician or dentist is capped at $1.2 million per occurrence. For a non-physician, the cap is $300,000 per person, or $600,000 total per occurrence. A plaintiff may stack caps for multiple occurrences.
Charitable organizations (SC Code § 33-56-180, § 15-78-120)
Nursing home abuse claims against charitable organizations are subject to SC Tort Claims Act limitations – $300,000 per occurrence, per entity, and $600,000 total per occurrence. When the claim involves a government entity and a licensed physician or dentist, up to $1.2 million may be awarded. Punitive damages and exemplary interest are not awarded.
At your consultation, ask nursing home abuse lawyer Bobby Jones if damage caps apply to your case and how you may maximize your compensation.
More about limitations on damages in South Carolina medical malpractice cases
How To Report Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina
If you or a loved one has experienced nursing home abuse in South Carolina, it’s important to report it. Reporting can protect the victim and lead to changes that protect others.
From Bobby Jones Law, here’s information on How To Report Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina.
You can make a report in addition to filing a legal claim for compensation.
Gathering Evidence To Support a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
To receive compensation, you must prove your case, and that means gathering evidence. An important way that a nursing home abuse attorney represents their client is by investigating. We know the steps to take when the nursing home doesn’t cooperate.
Compensation Available for Nursing Home Abuse Victims
A monetary award may include the following:
- Hospital bills
- Cost for additional time spent in the nursing home
- Ambulance transfer
- Physical therapy
- Surgery costs, prescriptions, and mobility assistance
- Pain and suffering
- Mental injury
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of life expectancy and lifestyle
- Wrongful death damages
- Income loss, if applicable
Losses are specific to the case. Each case is worth a unique amount based on the harm to the victim. When you contact Bobby Jones Law, you can talk about your case.
Understanding the Legal Process for Nursing Home Abuse Claims
To receive compensation for nursing home abuse, it’s usually necessary to file a legal claim. This forces the nursing home to respond. If they ignore the claim, they’ll automatically be liable.
If you’re worried about court, don’t be. Most cases don’t go to trial. As your lawyer, we build a strong case to put you in a position to resolve the case in the best way for you. That may mean a trial or accepting a settlement offer. You’ll have an experienced lawyer by your side, representing your interests throughout the proceedings.
How do I hire a Greenville nursing home abuse lawyer?
To hire a Greenville nursing home abuse lawyer, contact our law firm in any way that you feel comfortable—phone, messaging, email, or even stopping by our office. We can meet at the nursing home, at home, in the hospital, in our offices, virtually, or somewhere else that is convenient for you.
We’ll learn about your case, answer your questions, and explain how representation works. If you choose to hire us, we’ll put our representation agreement in writing. We will make it easy! Contact us now to get started.
Are your consultations free?
Yes! Consult with a Greenville nursing home abuse lawyer at no cost and with no obligation. Take all the time you need to learn about our law firm and meet our legal team.
Contact an Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Robert “Bobby” Jones of Bobby Jones Law is an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer serving clients in Greenville and the surrounding areas. Get answers to your questions and legal representation. Call or message us now.
