The decision to move into a nursing home is never taken lightly. Often, families and their aging loved ones spend a significant amount of time researching and discussing which facility is the best option. Despite this due diligence, many seniors find themselves in the care of negligent or abusive staff. Negligent hiring, understaffing, poor facility maintenance, and lack of proper staff training can all cause dangerous conditions for residents.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a nursing home caregiver or facility, contact our nursing home abuse attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. Countless clients have relied on us to provide dedicated and compassionate representation during settlements for Torrington nursing home abuse cases. Let us help you.
It is suspected that most cases of elder abuse and neglect go unreported, so the full scope of the problem is unknown. However, the World Health Organization found that two out of three nursing home staff members reported having abused residents in the previous 12 months.
There are thousands of unaddressed nursing home complaints in Connecticut, so the extent of reported abuse in the state will be unknown until the backlog is addressed. In addition, one nursing home chain in the state owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes and utility bills, which will inevitably impact resident care and living conditions.
Victims of nursing home abuse have a few options for reporting and seeking resources for assistance after being mistreated or abused. The Connecticut Department of Public Health receives complaints regarding residents of licensed healthcare facilities, and the Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, operated by the Department of Aging, also protects the rights of nursing home residents in the state by responding to and investigating complaints.
Injured nursing home residents who have been abused or neglected may also be able to file a lawsuit against their caregivers or the nursing facility. If this is the best option, a Torrington attorney will help you reach a settlement or litigate your nursing home abuse case in court.
It is up to the injured party to decide whether they want to settle or proceed to court, but an experienced attorney will provide guidance and explain the implications of both options. While settling is often the fastest route to recovery and compensation, it may not be the best choice if the at-fault party does not offer a fair settlement amount. Calculating the full value of a Torrington nursing home abuse claim is crucial so you know whether the settlement offer is sufficient. Your attorney will help you determine the value of the losses and pain you or your loved one has endured as a result of nursing home abuse. This can include the costs of medical care, physical pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
Contact the nursing home abuse attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, to discuss your options for recovering financial compensation. The pain you or your family member has endured cannot be undone by a monetary award, but it can help you or your loved one access the services needed to start healing. Reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation, either virtually or in person, to discuss a settlement for your Torrington nursing home abuse case.
