Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Flora Templeton Stuart has represented the elderly neglected, abused, and injured in nursing home facilities for close to fifty years. These cases are close to our heart since we expect the best of care for our loved ones. When the staff at nursing homes take advantage of their patients which can include neglect of their needs or even emotional and physical abuse we must take immediate action for their protection.
Our team is available 24/7 for a free consult if you believe your loved on has been neglected or abused in a nursing home. With offices across Kentucky we are available to meet. We have collected millions for the injured and neglected in personal injury and nursing home cases and never charge a fee unless we collect the damages our clients deserve.
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Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Kentucky nursing home abuse may be physical, emotional, or financial. Here are some common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. Watch for these conditions and document with photos:
Physical Abuse
- Bedsores or skin rash
- Infections
- Urine or feces odor
- Urinary tract infection
- Falls resulting from inadequate precautions or assistance
- Signs of being restrained, such as bruising on wrists or ankles
- Skin tears and bruises
- Contusions or lesions
- Medication errors
- Bone fractures
- Undocumented injuries or staff’s inability to explain changes in medical condition
- Significant weight loss
- Malnutrition/dehydration, including complaints of hunger
- Torn clothing or broken personal items
- Failure to provide appropriate physical or occupational therapy
- Medical negligence or malpractice by nursing home staff
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
- Lethargy, sudden and unexplained withdrawal from social activities
- Sudden and unexplained depression
Financial Abuse
- Unusual bank account activity
- Stolen cash or personal property
- Modifying wills without the resident’s consent
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Nursing Home Falls
Falls are common in nursing facilities. According to the Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality, of the 1.6 million residents in U.S. nursing facilities, approximately half fall annually. About 1 in 3 of those who fall will fall two or more times in a year.
Falls often have serious consequences and can lead to serious injury. A fall can occur if a resident is not appropriately monitored of if the facility is understaffed.
Common Injuries Caused by Nursing Home Falls
- Broken bones
- Fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal Bleeding
- Permanent scaring
- Death
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Our team has a five-step process for collecting vehicle accident compensation for victims of car collisions. We’ll investigate your case, open claims with your health insurance provider, collect your medical records and refer you to great doctors, set up annuities and college funds for injured children, and negotiate for the settlement you deserve.
- Medical expenses, past and future
- Disfigurement, loss of limb, permanent scarring
- Lost wages
- Lose love, companionship, and guidance
- Disability costs or live-in care
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Lost capacity to earn
Contact Our Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Today
Although you have one year from the date of the abuse to file your nursing home abuse or neglect claim, you should not wait that long. A timely investigation is critical to a successful claim because we must locate potential witnesses and preserve evidence. Attorney Flora Templeton Stuart is an experienced nursing home injury attorney and is not afraid to stand up to large nursing home corporations.
If your loved one has suffered nursing home neglect or abuse, call Kentucky attorney Flora Templeton Stuart at 888-782-9090, or contact us online. Remember, at our firm we pride ourselves on commitment to our clients, experience, and obtaining the results our clients deserve. Visit our FAQ or blog for more information on nursing home neglect and abuse.
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Several types of insurance coverage that will pay if you’re injured in an automobile collision:
Personal Injury Protection: The vehicle you are in is the primary coverage for payment of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Kentucky. PIP has minimal limits of $10,000 and pays medical expenses, lost income, home care, and even a portion of funeral expenses. Kentucky automobile accident lawyers reserve these benefits so medical bills and lost wages will get paid. PIP is repaid by the party at fault.
Liability: The at-fault driver pays for injuries caused to another through their liability policy, which in Kentucky has a minimum policy of $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident and a maximum can be in the millions with a commercial insurance policy.
Uninsured Motorist: If the driver at fault did not have insurance you can collect on your uninsured motorist’s coverage on your own insurance policy.
Underinsured Motorist: If the at-fault driver of the vehicle had insurance but not enough or your injuries are greater than that amount you can collect on underinsured motorists. Flora Templeton Stuart will make sure all underinsured policies are uncovered for maximum recovery.
Negligence in car accidents typically involves a driver failing to exercise reasonable care. As Kentucky car crash lawyers, before we can take action against the liable party, we need to prove that their negligence led to the accident. We do this by establishing the following elements of negligence:
Duty of care: The at-fault party had a responsibility to keep you safe by following all traffic laws.
Breach of duty: The at-fault party breached their duty of care, instead acting negligently.
Causation: The at-fault party’s actions or inactions caused you to suffer an accident and injuries.
Damages: You suffered damages, such as pain and suffering and property damage, because of the at-fault party’s negligence.
Our team will gather evidence to prove negligence, including police reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage.
Under the “no-fault” car insurance system in Kentucky, drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Regardless of who causes the accident, PIP covers medical expenses and lost wages. However, if you’re in an accident, you can opt out of the no-fault system to pursue auto injury claims against the at-fault driver and possibly receive more vehicle accident compensation.
Statute of Limitations in Kentucky and Tennessee
In vehicle accidents, there is a limited amount of time to sue. In Kentucky, you have two years after the wreck to sue which can be extended with PIP benefits being paid, as per Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.39-230(6). In Tennessee, you only have one year to file an auto accident lawsuit. Time limits for minors start when they turn 18. The Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death cases is governed by KRS 413.140.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
When a loved one is placed in a nursing home, you expect that person will receive excellent care.
Sometimes nursing home employees act in a careless, reckless or negligent way resulting in injury to your loved one.
Abuse and neglect could be intentional or accidental and could affect the resident physically, emotionally, or even financially.
What are Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
Many things could indicate nursing home abuse or neglect including bruising, scarring, broken bones, torn clothing, broken personal items, poor hygiene, malnutrition/dehydration, unexplained weight loss/inability to eat, infections, bed sores, medication errors, confinement or restraint, unusual bank account or credit card activity, stolen cash or personal property, etc.
What Should I do if I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?
Take all abuse and neglect allegations seriously – even minor ones. The small things you notice – bruising, missing money, or unusual/sudden social withdrawal – could be indications of larger issues. Take photos of any injuries, write down names and phone numbers of witnesses and employees who saw the abuse, and contact an attorney who handles nursing home abuse claims.
Who do I Contact to Report Abuse?
You should report all suspected cases of nursing home abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services in your community. You can also contact Kentucky’s Adult Protective Services or visit www.aoa.acl.gov for more information.
How Long do I Have to File a Claim?
The statute of limitations varies from state to state, but it is typically one year from the time of the injury. Remember that nursing home abuse cases can be very complex and require investigation before a claim can be filed. If a loved one shows signs of abuse or neglect, contact an attorney immediately for a case review to see if you have a claim.
What Rights do Nursing Home Residents Have?
There are state and federal laws relating to the treatment of nursing home residents. These facilities are required by law to uphold strict standards for treatment of each resident. Kentucky’s Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights was passed to protect the liberties of nursing home residents in regards to communication, visitation, and compensation for negligent care. The Department of Health and Human Services has many tools available to aid in your search for a quality nursing facility.
How do I Pay for a Lawyer in a Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect Case?
The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart handles Kentucky nursing home abuse and neglect cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid from your recovery. Call us for a free case consultation.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is tragic and should not occur. If you suspect that your loved one has suffered a personal injury due to negligent care at their Kentucky nursing home or by an in-home healthcare worker, call Kentucky nursing home abuse lawyer Flora Templeton Stuart. You should also report instances of nursing home abuse to your local Department of Social Services. Visit the National Center on Elder Abuse or the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for information.
