How Much is a Nursing Home Abuse Claim Worth?

If you believe that your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against staff members or the facility. These claims are complicated, and you will likely have many questions throughout the process. One of the most common questions we hear involves how much nursing home abuse claims are worth.

While no one can determine the full amount of damages you are eligible to claim without fully reviewing the facts of your case, there are some guidelines you can use to understand the approximate value of your claim. The most common types of damages available in these claims are explained further below.

The Cost of Medical Care 

The injuries incurred by nursing home abuse are rarely minor. The skin of an elderly person is much more delicate and their bones are also very frail. Even just a small push or shove can cause deep contusions, multiple broken bones, and other severe injuries. Your loved one will likely need extensive medical treatment, and these costs can quickly add up. Through a personal injury claim, your loved one can recover these expenses. It is important to include not only the current cost of medical care, but the cost of any future treatment, as well.

Damages for Pain and Suffering 

In addition to being more susceptible to suffering severe injuries, it also takes seniors longer to recover from those injuries. During this recovery time, your loved one will experience a great deal of pain and suffering. The pain may also prevent your loved one from taking part in activities they once loved, which can also cause mental anguish. While your loved one can recover compensation for their pain and suffering, it is never easy to calculate these damages. A Tampa nursing home abuse attorney can determine how much your family member’s pain and suffering is worth.

Additional Damages 

Personal injury claims are meant to compensate victims for any loss they suffered. As such, you can include any loss your loved one sustained in your claim. For example, if they now require a mobility aid, such as a walker or wheelchair, and they did not need one prior to the abuse, you can include the cost of this into your claim. As with medical expenses, it is important to consider any loss your family member has suffered, as well as any they will incur in the future so they obtain the full settlement they are entitled to.

Our Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Tampa Can Accurately Value Your Claim 

At Kohn Law, our Tampa nursing home abuse attorney is dedicated to helping residents claim the full and fair settlements they deserve. We can put that expertise to work for your family, too. We know how to accurately value your claim and hold liable parties accountable so your loved one receives the compensation they deserve, and to stop the abuse from continuing. Call us now at 813-428-8504 or chat with us online to schedule a consultation and to get the legal help you need.

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