Nursing Home Wrongful Death

About Wrongful Death in a Nursing Home

Wrongful death in a nursing home occurs when a nursing home patient passes away due to neglect or abuse by staff members or health care providers within the facility.

These tragic incidents rob families of precious time they could have spent with their loved ones during their golden years.

When wrongful death in a nursing home occurs, families may be able to file a lawsuit to get compensation for their loved one’s pain and suffering while holding those responsible accountable.

We can connect you to a top nursing home wrongful death attorney if you qualify. Get a free case review now.

Causes of Nursing Home Wrongful Death

In nursing homes and long-term care facilities, the primary causes of wrongful death often stem from abuse or neglect. Injuries that result from mistreatment, like infections or bedsores, can worsen and become life-threatening.

Examples of nursing home abuse and neglect that can lead to wrongful death include:

• Depriving a resident of adequate food and water, leading to dehydration or malnutrition
• Failing to treat bedsores (pressure sores or pressure ulcers), causing sepsis (blood infection) or other medical conditions
• Failing to keep areas free of clutter and safe for residents, which may cause a fall
• Neglecting to give a patient medication or giving them the wrong drug or dosage
• Not regularly checking on a bedridden patient
• Physical abuse by a staff member that results in fatal injuries

Many other causes of nursing home abuse can lead to wrongful death, especially if a resident is frail or in poor health.

If you suspect that a loved one’s death was caused by nursing home abuse or neglect, LawFirm.com may be able to help. Chat with one of our case managers right now to share your story and explore your options.

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Can I File a Wrongful Death Nursing Home Lawsuit?

To file a nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, you must have been personally affected by a loved one’s wrongful death in an assisted living facility.

In many nursing home wrongful death cases, the deceased person’s estate files the lawsuit.

Parties who may be able to sue a nursing home for wrongful death include:

• The deceased’s estate representative
• Immediate family members (spouse, partner, and children)
• Other family members (siblings)
• Financial dependents

However, this is not always the case, as the rules may differ from state to state.

The best way to find out if you’re eligible to file a lawsuit is to contact a nursing home wrongful death attorney.

Contact one of our Case Managers right now at (888) 726-9160 to see if you may be able to file a nursing home wrongful death lawsuit. If you have a case, we can connect you with one of the nursing home wrongful death attorneys in our network.

Legal Process for Nursing Home Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home is a powerful way to send a message to a care facility that their negligence won’t be tolerated.

It can also provide a sense of closure to grieving families and protect other nursing home residents from similar harm.

Many families may be reluctant to take legal action, thinking they don’t have the time or energy to deal with a lawsuit. However, the attorneys that LawFirm.com works with make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Learn more about the steps involved in suing a nursing home for wrongful death.

1. Get a Free Case Review

Contact LawFirm.com and get a free consultation to determine your eligibility to file a lawsuit. During this process, a compassionate Case Manager will ask questions about what happened and connect you with an experienced lawyer if you qualify.

2. Build Your Case

Next, your legal team will investigate your case and gather evidence to prove that your loved one’s death was preventable and that the assisted living facility is to blame.

This evidence may include:

• Autopsy report
• Death certificate
• Medical records
• Nursing home incident reports
• Witness statements

3. File Your Nursing Home Death Lawsuit

Your nursing home wrongful death lawyer will file your wrongful death claim in the proper court and before any legal deadlines. They will ensure your rights are protected and keep you updated on your case every step of the way.

4. Negotiate a Settlement

Your lawyer will try to negotiate a settlement with the nursing home and any other parties responsible for your loved one’s death.

Settlements give families access to compensation that they can use to pay for their elderly relative’s funeral expenses, outstanding medical bills, and more.

If the nursing home facility refuses to pay what you’re owed, your legal team will be prepared to fight for your family in court.

Nursing Home Wrongful Death Settlement Amounts

Most nursing home wrongful death cases are resolved by settlements. As a result, families may be able to access compensation without going to court or waiting for their chance to be heard by a judge and jury.

The attorneys in the LawFirm.com network have secured more than $256 million for families affected by nursing home neglect and abuse.

Payouts our legal partners have recovered for nursing home wrongful death include:

• $2 million for a California man whose bedbound wife with dementia passed away
• $1.75 million for a mother whose daughter passed away due to an Ohio facility’s negligence
• $1 million for a woman whose mother passed away as a result of nursing home negligence in California
• $575,000 for a Massachusetts woman who lost her mother

A nursing home abuse attorney will fight for the maximum amount of compensation your family is entitled to under the law.

Factors That Affect Nursing Home Wrongful Death Settlements

Wrongful death nursing home settlements vary in amount, depending on various factors.

These factors include:

• Age of the victim
• Health status of the person when they died
• Medical expenses related to injuries from the abuse or neglect
• Number of dependents the person has and their ages
• Severity of elder abuse or neglect
• State laws

See if a lawyer in our network can help you pursue a settlement and get justice for your loved one.

Nursing Home Wrongful Death Statutes of Limitations

The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit for wrongful death in a nursing home depends on the statute of limitations in your state for such cases.

Once this time limit has expired, you won’t be able to take legal action and get justice for the loss of your loved one.

For that reason, it’s important to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. They can tell you about the deadline in your state and act quickly to get your lawsuit filed in time.

Get Help With a Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case

Wrongful death in nursing homes is a preventable tragedy that robs families of precious time they could have spent together.

While a successful lawsuit can’t bring back a loved one, it can provide families with a sense of closure and allow them to move forward with their lives.

The nursing home law firms in the LawFirm.com network have recovered over $256 million for families affected by abuse and neglect.

These firms have decades of experience, can handle nursing home abuse cases in all 50 states, and never charge any upfront or hourly fees.

Take the first step toward justice: Contact us at (888) 726-9160 for a free case evaluation.