Nursing home abuse can cause physical, emotional, and financial harm to vulnerable residents and their families. If your loved one suffered harm due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, our experienced personal injury attorneys at New Mexico Accident Firm are here to help.
A Rio Rancho nursing home abuse lawyer from our firm could use personal injury and elder abuse laws to protect your rights. We can also initiate legal action against negligent facilities and caregivers.
Victims of nursing home abuse deserve comprehensive compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial harm they have endured. If your loved one suffered neglect or abuse in a care facility, a Rio Rancho attorney from our firm could help secure the following damages:
Victims could recover costs for all abuse-related medical treatment, including:
Compensation covers both past medical bills and future medical expenses for continued care and recovery from injuries resulting from the abuse.
These damages compensate victims for physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and loss of enjoyment of life following the abuse. Courts recognize that nursing home abuse inflicts profound psychological trauma, including fear, humiliation, and loss of dignity.
Victims could receive compensation for the diminished quality of life resulting from abuse. These damages cover loss of independence, reduced mobility, inability to participate in activities they previously enjoyed, and the general deterioration of their living standards.
The court may award punitive damages in cases involving particularly egregious conduct, willful neglect, or intentional abuse. These damages punish the nursing home for reprehensible behavior and deter similar misconduct by other facilities. Punitive damages often exceed compensatory damages when facilities demonstrate reckless disregard for resident safety.
When abuse results in death, families can pursue wrongful death claims for funeral expenses and burial costs, loss of companionship, and the victim’s pre-death pain and suffering. Surviving family members may also receive compensation for their emotional anguish and the loss of their loved one’s presence and guidance.
Hiring a Rio Rancho nursing facility abuse attorney could help protect your loved one’s rights and well-being. Our firm could be of assistance under the following circumstances:
If a loved one has unexplained bruises, burns, cuts, or fractures, they may be signs of physical abuse. Our attorneys could document injuries, collect medical records, and gather expert testimony to establish the facility’s liability.
Signs of neglect can include:
Our law firm could investigate these issues, ensure the proper maintenance of records, and hold the facility accountable for failing to meet its duty of care.
Verbal harassment, threats, intimidation, or isolation can cause emotional trauma. Our attorneys could gather evidence of psychological abuse and demonstrate its impact on the resident’s health and quality of life.
Unauthorized use of a resident’s funds, theft, or coercion to sign financial documents may occur in some facilities. Our nursing home lawyers could investigate financial records and pursue recovery on behalf of the resident.
If complaints to facility staff or regulatory agencies go unanswered, our attorneys could intervene to ensure they formally address the issue and protect the resident from further harm.
You have a legal right to pursue compensation if you or your loved one has suffered harm in a nursing home. However, confronting such facilities can be challenging.
Contact us at New Mexico Accident Firm to speak with a Rio Rancho nursing home abuse lawyer who has a proven track record of obtaining favorable settlements on behalf of victims and their families. You can call us today to schedule a consultation at no cost and with no obligation.
