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The thought of abuse and neglect taking place in nursing homes—the very place where elderly residents go to receive care—is horrifying for most people to imagine. However, the sad truth is that nursing home abuse and negligence is disturbingly common in the United States.

If you believe you or your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact the proper authorities right away. Depending on the circumstances, this might be a director at the facility or even local law enforcement. Next, reach out to an experienced North Carolina nursing home negligence attorney who can help you take legal action against the liable parties.

At Lanier Law Group, we have been aggressively advocating for victims since 1997; we are the legal heavyweights you want in your corner.

For a free, confidential consultation, contact us online or call 919-342-1368 now.

Why You Need an Attorney

Nursing home doctors, nursing assistants, and staff members have a responsibility to provide proper care for their residents. When they fail to do so, the situation is similar to when medical professionals fail to uphold the standard duty of care. Victims and their loved ones have the right to seek justice and fair compensation for their damages including pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and more.

However, recovering this compensation is not usually an easy task. Having an experienced North Carolina nursing home negligence attorney on your side can make all the difference in your case.

The attorneys at our firm can help you by:

  • Immediately notifying authorities that you or your loved one is being mistreated/abused
  • Gathering evidence to determine who is to blame/liable
  • Putting together necessary documents, including medical records, to support your claim
  • Filing a lawsuit on your behalf and representing you during legal proceedings

We offer all our legal services on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs for you when you work with our team. Instead, our attorneys’ fees are paid as a percentage of your total recovery. In other words, in the unlikely event that we do not recover compensation in your case, you do not pay anything.

Filing a Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit on Behalf of Your Loved One

There are several situations in which a family member may be permitted to bring a lawsuit on behalf of a loved one who has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect:

  • A victim’s attorney-in-fact or agent designated in a valid power of attorney may be able to retain an attorney and file suit on his or her behalf if the terms of the power of attorney permit it.
  • If the victim has not given power of attorney to anyone, a family member may try to be declared as his or her guardian, and may then take legal action on his or her behalf.
  • If the victim has since passed away, the personal representative of his or her estate may file a suit on behalf of the deceased’s legal heirs. This is true even if the victim’s death was not due to the abuse or neglect that precipitated the lawsuit.

While money can never truly compensate your loved one for the pain and humiliation he or she may have experienced, a settlement or judgment obtained with help from an experienced attorney who handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases in North Carolina may help pay for better facilities and could ultimately better your loved one’s quality of life.

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Your initial consultation is completely free. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today to discuss your case with our legal team. Call 919-342-1368 to get started. 

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