Here are the documents every adult needs now, so they’re ready if you require them later. 1. A will. Also known as: a last will and testament. A will is a legal document that details your final wishes about how to distribute your assets after death. In your will, you appoint an executor who will manage the distribution of your estate to your ...
· Nursing home abuse lawyers typically get 33% to 40% of your case’s settlement or court award, depending on the complexity of the claim. A neglected senior in a wheelchair. Victims of nursing home abuse deserve better.
Every situation is different, but here are a few things to look for: 1. Physical abuse: unexplained injuries such as bruises or broken bones; burns...
When abuse or neglect occurs in the nursing home setting, the facility can be held liable if any of the following played a part in causing harm to...
If you are a victim, or if you suspect that someone you know is a victim of elder abuse or neglect, you should immediately call the police or Adult...
The circumstances of each individual situation will dictate the appropriate response. If a nursing home/elder abuse victim is in imminent physical...
If you suspect abuse in a nursing home, you may automatically think of what you can do next to hold the facility and the staff accountable.
After contacting the proper authorities, many of the families who have had loved ones suffer from abuse decide they want to take legal action. Befo...
A statute of limitations sets the deadlines on claims that people have to file a lawsuit against a negligent party. This time limit will vary depen...