Michigan Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

If you suspect a loved one is being abused in a nursing home facility, taking swift action is crucial to restoring their safety and well-being. Here are some critical steps to take:

1. Report the abuse. Notify the nursing home administration and file a complaint with the appropriate authorities.
2. Seek medical care. Prioritize your loved one’s health by seeking medical care for their injuries, including mental health services for emotional harm.
3. Document everything. Keep detailed records of the abuse, such as photos, medical records, and a written account of incidents.
4. Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer. Contacting a skilled attorney is essential to protecting your loved one’s rights and holding responsible parties accountable.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, hospital, or other entity fails to meet the acceptable standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. This may involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, surgical procedures, or medication administration.

To constitute malpractice, the plaintiff must prove that the provider’s negligence directly caused their injuries and resulted in damages, such as medical costs, lost earnings, or pain and suffering. No matter your legal circumstances, our firm can thoroughly investigate your claim, consult with medical experts, and build a strong case on your behalf.

Depending on the case, various damages may be available in a medical malpractice claim. The primary types of recoverable compensation include:

• Economic damages forfinancial losses, such as medical bills, past and future treatment expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost income or earning capacity.
• Non-economic damages for subjective losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship, and diminished quality of life.

In rare cases involving extreme negligence, the court may also award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future. No matter the extent of your injuries, securing experienced representation is essential to recover the full extent of damages available to you.

Merely suffering an injury isn’t sufficient to seek damages in a personal injury claim. To successfully recover compensation, you must prove the following elements:

1. The negligent party (defendant) owed you a duty of care.
2. The defendant breached their duty by acting negligently.
3. The defendant’s breach directly caused the resulting accident and injuries.
4. You suffered compensatory harm (damages) as a result of the breach.

From arranging exert testimonies to establishing liability to negotiating a fair settlement, our injury lawyers have a deep understanding of state and federal law to fight for the fair outcome you deserve.

Michigan follows the modified comparative negligence rule, meaning that plaintiffs can seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit even if they are partially at fault for the accident. Unlike pure comparative negligence states, this only applies if the plaintiff is 50% at fault or less.

If you are partially to blame for your injuries, the total damages will be reduced by your share of the fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault in an accident totaling $100,000 in compensation, you may only recover $80,000 ($20,000 or 20% less than the original value). Our lawyers are well-versed in these legal nuances to pursue the full compensation available to you.