It was a very long and sometimes difficult process, but in the end it all came as a great relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from my back.
Linda
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Over the years, we’ve recovered hundreds of millions in compensation for our clients and we’re prepared to help you as well. If you need a legal team who truly cares about your right to recovery, you’ve just found it.
When someone is injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another, there are two primary types of damages they can sue for: economic and non-economic damages. Though financial compensation simply cannot make up for the losses you’ve incurred as a result of your accident, it can help you on your way to recovery. Economic damages deal with the following, among other things:
On the other hand, some of the ailments that non-economic damages can compensate you financially for are as follows:
Though the last thing anyone wants to think of is their loved ones being mistreated in a nursing home, keeping an eye out for certain tell-tale signs of abuse or neglect can ultimately save a person’s life. Just some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect are as follows:
When it comes to nursing homes, many things can go wrong that ultimately lead to the neglect or even abuse of residents.
Understandably, if you suspect your loved one is a victim of neglect or abuse, you’re likely very angry. That said, once you suspect neglect or abuse, you’ll need to keep a level head and take swift action to get your loved one to safety. Some of the actions you should take are as follows:
You may also report the nursing home to the Nursing Home Complaint Hotline at 1-888-201-4563.
Your Initial Consultation
An accident of any kind is devastating, but fortunately, most accidents leave a trail of evidence behind that a skilled personal injury lawyer can use to prove a future personal injury claim. If possible, you should do what you can to document your accident and then bring all relevant information to your initial consultation with our firm. This can include:
The moment you’re injured in an accident, the clock starts ticking on your personal injury claim. New York State has a statute of limitations in place, which means that if you wait too long to bring a claim, you’ll likely permanently lose your right to do so. This is why it’s paramount that you retain the services of a competent personal injury lawyer as soon after the date of your accident as you can.