Missouri Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

If your loved one passed away after nursing home abuse, your family may be entitled to justice and compensation in a wrongful death claim. At McHugh Fuller Law Group, we understand the heartbreaking and sensitive nature of these cases. Our goal is to provide the compassionate counsel you deserve during this stressful time while working diligently to bring offenders to justice, freeing your family to grieve in peace.

If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in an assisted living facility, it’s important to act quickly. Here are some critical steps to take:

1. Relocate your loved one to a safe environment. If you believe your loved one is in immediate danger, relocate them to a different home or facility and seek prompt medical care for any physical or emotional injuries.
2. Document everything. Keep detailed records of incidents of abuse, such as times and dates, medical records, photos of injuries, and other relevant information that may be used to support your complaint.
3. Report the abuse. Report the abuse as soon as possible by calling the Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline at (800) 392-0210 or submitting an online complaint.
4. Secure legal representation. A nursing home abuse lawyer can help you navigate the legal process efficiently and represent you at trial if necessary to hold the negligent caretaker or facility accountable.

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is two years from the date of the alleged malpractice. A knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer can help you navigate these legal intricacies with care and precision to maintain legal standing and file your claim on time.

A product liability claim arises when a consumer is harmed by an unsafe product due to a defect, such as a design flaw, manufacturing error, or inadequate warnings or instructions. Common products leading to product liability lawsuits include children’s toys, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tires and auto parts, and equipment and machinery.

Securing legal representation is important to establish the defect as the “proximate cause” of your injuries and hold the negligent company, seller, or manufacturer accountable. At McHugh Fuller Law Group, our attorneys are well-versed in product liability laws to advocate for the fair settlement you deserve.

Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, various types of compensation may be available in a personal injury lawsuit. Common recoverable damages include:

• Economic damages for direct financial losses, such as medical bills, treatment costs, rehabilitative care, lost earnings and earning capacity, and property damage.
• Non-economic damages for indirect losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.

In rare cases involving extremely reckless behavior, the court may also award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future. Consulting a reputable injury lawyer is paramount to assessing every avenue for financial recovery.

Missouri uses a pure comparative negligence system, which allows plaintiffs to recover damages in personal injury claims even if they are partially at fault for the accident. This rule applies as long as your share of the fault is 99% at fault or less. However, any compensation awarded will be reduced by your percentage of liability.

For example, if you are found to be 40% at fault for an accident totaling $100,000 in damages, you may only be eligible to recover $60,000 ($40,000 less than the original amount). A skilled lawyer can help you identify liable parties and calculate the full extent of damages available to you to maximize the final settlement.