Nursing Home Litigation
Nursing Home Litigation Attorney in Overland Park
Placing a loved one in a nursing home involves trusting that the nursing home will keep your loved one safe. When that trust is broken by negligence, your loved one can be harmed. If you suspect an unsafe condition in a nursing home caused harm to your loved one, The Ronan Law Firm can help you investigate and identify the cause of the harm. Schedule a free consultation to protect your loved one’s safety.
Corporations That Own Nursing Homes Must Provide Residents With A Safe Place to Live.
Know the warning signs of mistreatment and what steps to take next.
Negligence in a nursing home can take many forms and may go unnoticed by the residents until serious harm occurs. Negligence happens when the nursing home staff violates safety rules put in place to protect residents from harm. The law requires a nursing facility to follow safety rules and provide residents with a reasonable level of care, to protect residents from harm. When the nursing home fails, those harmed by that failure have the right to require the nursing home make up for the harm that they have caused.
Some examples of common nursing home safety violations that can cause harm include:
- Failing to timely diagnose and treat bed sores;
- Failing to take reasonable precautions to prevent a fall in the nursing home;
- Failing to safely administer medications (medication errors);
- Failing to timely diagnose and treat infections; or
- Failing to properly monitor a resident’s nutritional status.
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The Ronan Law Firm is committed to holding corporations that own and manage unsafe nursing facilities accountable for the harm they cause. When you hire us, we immediately begin a thorough investigation that may include:
- An in person inspection of the nursing facility;
- Obtaining and reviewing video evidence, medical records and patient care logs;
- Interviewing witnesses and former staff;
- Consulting with elder care and medical experts; and
- Identifying violations of federal and state elder care laws.
We pursue the full, maximum amount of compensation to make up for the harm suffered, including, when appropriate, punitive damages to deter the corporation from future unsafe treatment of other residents. At the same time, we fight to improve nursing home safety standards across our community so that no other family has to endure what your family has endured.
If you suspect abuse, act quickly. Document all signs of neglect, and speak with an attorney before confronting staff. Early legal action protects your loved one and strengthens your case.
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Have you or a loved one been harmed at a nursing home? You Should Be Phonin’ Ronan!
How do I know if nursing home negligence is happening?
Look for warning signs such as weight loss, unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, sudden mood changes, or staff being evasive about your loved one’s condition. If something feels wrong, it is worth investigating. We can help you assess the situation and guide your next steps.
Can I file a claim on behalf of a family member with dementia?
Yes. Family members can often bring a claim if the nursing home resident is mentally or physically unable to advocate for themselves. We help families protect vulnerable loved ones and obtain accountability on their behalf.
What kind of compensation is available in a nursing home case?
Damages may include medical expenses, pain and suffering, relocation costs, and, in severe cases, wrongful death compensation. If the conduct involves more than simple negligence, punitive damages may also be recoverable, to encourage the corporation to follow safety rules in the future.
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Workers' compensation laws are designed to protect employees injured on the job, but the process can be full of delays and confusing for the injured worker. The Ronan Law Firm helps injured workers across Kansas and Missouri obtain all of the worker’s compensation benefits allowed by the law. Let us guide your worker’s compensation claim from start to finish. Visit our Worker’s Compensation Page to learn more about how we can help you.
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