Las Vegas Nursing Home Injury Attorney
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Cases in Las Vegas
In Nevada, nursing homes, skilled nursing homes, and assisted living homes must provide patients with a standard of care to avoid any unnecessary harm. As more of these facilities are taken over by national publicly owned companies trying to maximize the "bottom line" for their shareholders, the care is stripped down to levels below what a reasonable person would expect for themselves or loved ones. This often results in overworked staff unable to deliver the attentive care residents require, leading to serious issues such as medication errors and untreated conditions.
The Las Vegas nursing home neglect attorneys at Burris & Thomas, LLC are dedicated to the rights of injury victims. Nursing home residents are often very vulnerable, which is why you need a strong advocate to fight for justice on their behalf. When you retain the firm, you can expect dedicated counsel from an attorney with more than 45 years of personal injury experience, ensuring every aspect of your situation is thoroughly examined and pursued.
For committed counsel from a highly experienced nursing home negligence attorney in Las Vegas, call our firm today at (702) 529-3101. Your consultation is free!
Common Types of Nursing Home Injuries & Negligence
There are many different types of injuries that can occur due to neglect or abuse, but some types are particularly common. Many of these injuries are clear signs that the nursing home staff is failing to provide the legally required standard of care. If your loved one exhibits any signs of injury, call Burris & Thomas, LLC immediately. Along with physical harm, emotional and psychological distress in residents can indicate neglect and are often overlooked. Elevated risks of illnesses and mental health issues in these environments necessitate vigilant monitoring and intervention.
Common types of nursing home cases handled by our office include:
- Decubitus ulcers/ bedsores
- Failure to follow fall precautions, resulting in fractures or head trauma
- Improperly treated infections that could lead to sepsis
- Failure to properly monitor feeding, resulting in malnutrition
- Inadequate hydration management, causing dehydration complications
- "Hospitalist" physicians who do not actually perform regular exams
- Inadequate staff levels, reducing the quality of care and individual attention
- Failure to have properly certified or trained wound nurses treating bedsores or infections
- Medication errors leading to adverse drug reactions
- Failure to provide adequate mattresses for patients at risk for bedsores
- Lack of communication of acute emergencies to physicians, delaying urgent care
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Our FAQ
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How much is my case worth?
There are many factors that go into evaluating the settlement value of a personal injury case. It is not a simple matter of applying a formula. Typically, everyone thinks that their case is “simple” and “clear-cut”. Everyone tends to think that the amount of money they are seeking is “fair and reasonable”. That is human nature. However, the reality is that, in the end, a personal injury case is worth what a jury says it is worth. The job of the victim’s personal injury lawyer is to come up with a settlement that reflects the risk of going to trial (odds of winning vs. odds of losing), together with the range of what value a jury might actually return on the case.
In deciding settlement values, we need to consider the following:
- Is fault clear, or contested?
- Are the injuries severe or mild?
- Is there an issue with insurance coverage?
- Is the client a good communicator?
- Is the defendant/wrongdoer likable or unlikable?
Normally, I am able to give a very general estimate range of settlement value and odds soon after taking on a case, with the understanding that these are just estimates and not guarantees. The longer the case goes on, the more definite I can be about the settlement value range.
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Do I have a personal injury case?
It is often times said by attorneys that in order for there to be a viable personal injury case, there must be “three legs on the stool.” These legs are: liability (or fault); damages (or injury); and collectability (insurance). If any one of the “legs” is missing, then there is not a viable case.
- Liability - A clear example of liability would be someone running through a red light. That person would be at fault. On the other hand, let us say that somebody is hit by a meteorite falling from the sky, and seriously hurt. In that case, although there is injury, there is no earthly entity at fault.
- Damages - An example of damages would be someone getting hit in the nose by an airbag, which breaks their nose. That person has an injury caused by the collision. On the other hand, what if that same person is almost hit by a car running a red light, but by the grace of God is able to avoid the collision? That person might say “I was almost killed, but I didn’t get a scratch.” In that case, the person was not injured and there is no case.
- Collectability - To give an example of collectability, imagine that a drunk driver runs through a red light, and the driver is Donald Trump. In that case, if Donald Trump hit and injured someone when he ran the red light, the victim will be able to collect upon any judgment that they receive. Imagine, on the other hand, that the drunk driver is someone who just got out of prison, and has no insurance and no property. Although that person will probably go to jail, there is no practical way to collect money from him, as he is a “scofflaw” living outside responsibilities of society.
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What Is the Nevada Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases?
When it comes to filing a personal injury lawsuit, it's important to pay attention to the statute of limitations for the state you're filing in. A statute of limitations is the time limit that a state puts on how long after your accident you are allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit. Statutes vary from state to state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e) (2016) states that individuals wishing to file a personal injury lawsuit must do so within 2 years of the date of their accident. However, there are certain exceptions that can be made depending on your circumstances. For example, if you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, you generally only have 1 year to file your lawsuit after the date of your injury (Nevada Revised Statutes section 41A.097).
Statute of limitations can be complex, and if you fail to file your lawsuit within the allotted amount of time your case will most likely be dismissed. Don't put your compensation on the line! Contact our experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation and determine what your next steps should be.
