Washington, D.C. Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

If your loved one passed away after nursing home abuse, you may be eligible to recover compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. At McHugh Fuller Law Group, we understand the emotional and sensitive nature of these cases. Our firm can work diligently to hold liable parties accountable and recover damages for burial costs, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, lost wages and benefits, and other losses, freeing your family to focus on grieving and honoring your loved one’s life during this difficult time.

Nursing home facilities must follow strict rules regarding staffing, training, resident rights, and proper care. The HRLA oversees nursing homes to ensure they meet safety and care standards. If you or a loved one experienced neglect or abuse in a long-term care facility, our firm can help you take immediate action to hold offenders accountable and seek justice for your family.

Nursing home facilities must follow strict rules regarding staffing, training, resident rights, and proper care. The HRLA oversees nursing homes to ensure they meet safety and care standards. If you or a loved one experienced neglect or abuse in a long-term care facility, our firm can help you take immediate action to hold offenders accountable and seek justice for your family.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. To establish a malpractice claim, you must establish the provider’s negligence as the proximate cause of your injury. At McHugh Fuller Law Group, we have a wealth of experience and resources to thoroughly investigate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Common medical errors leading to medical malpractice lawsuits include surgical and anesthesia errors, medication mistakes, failure to treat or diagnose, and misdiagnoses. From identifying liable parties to arranging medical expert testimonies, we have an extensive network of professional contacts and resources to build you a robust case and hold negligent parties accountable.

A product liability claim arises when a consumer is harmed by an unsafe product due to a design defect, manufacturing flaw, or inadequate warnings or instructions. Common products leading to product liability lawsuits include dangerous drugs, medical devices, children’s toys, auto parts, and household appliances.

In Washington, D.C., most product liability claims are based on strict liability. This means that negligent companies, manufacturers, and other entities can be held liable for defective products even if they weren’t negligent in producing or distributing it. However, suffering an injury isn’t sufficient to recover compensation. Because the plaintiff bears the burden of proof in a product liability claim, securing experienced representation is crucial to achieving a favorable outcome.

A skilled lawyer can help you demonstrate the necessary legal elements to recover damages under our district’s strict liability laws, including:

1. The product was not safe for reasonably anticipated use.
2. The product was defective or unreasonably dangerous when it left the seller or manufacturer.
3. The defect was the “proximate cause” of your injuries.
4. You were using the product in a reasonably foreseeable way.

At McHugh Fuller Law Group, our attorneys have a deep understanding of product liability laws to protect your rights in and out of the courtroom.

Depending on the specifics 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 expenses, treatment costs, lost earnings and earning capacity, and property damage.
• Non-economic damages for indirect, non-monetary losses, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment 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. Our lawyers are well-versed in these legal nuances to help you calculate available damages and maximize the value of your claim.

Washington, D.C. is one of the only remaining jurisdictions that uses a pure contributory negligence system. This bars plaintiffs from recovering damages in personal injury lawsuits if they contributed to their injuries in any way, no matter how slight.

However, there are some key exceptions to this rule under the Vulnerable User Collision Recovery Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law § 23-183), which permits “vulnerable users” (such as cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and scooter riders) to recover damages in certain cases if their share of the fault does not exceed 50%.

At McHugh Fuller Law Group, our lawyers are familiar with these legal complexities to help you pursue a fair settlement. Our goal is to assess every avenue for financial recovery while you focus on healing.