When a nursing home resident becomes a victim of abuse, it can effect more than the victim. Often, family members have to place their trust in facilities to take care of their aging loved ones, and when that trust is broken, it can present families with a range of issues that must be resolved.
Has a loved one become a victim of nursing home abuse?
For the past 27 years, Phillips Law Group has been helping to provide victims with a legal voice against negligent nursing homes and insurance companies. We have recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for our clients and charge no fees unless we win your case.
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There can be a number of entities that may be responsible for the abuse of the plaintiff including:
In the state of Arizona, when a resident is admitted to an aged care facility, the facility has a duty to extend a reasonable amount of care to that resident.
Some of these services may include:
In the event that a facility fails to maintain these standards or perform these services, they may be held liable for any damages or injuries that the resident may receive as a result.
Some reasons why the facility may not provide certain services include:
In order to pursue a damages lawsuit, it must be established that negligence was involved in the injury or death of the resident.
At Phillips Law Group, we have many years of experience developing personal injury lawsuits. For help with your claim, call our team today and let us help you to explore your legal options.
It’s important to note that nursing home residents have rights. Of those rights there are five that commonly apply to all residents:
Additionally, there are generally four types of nursing home facilities:
… and there can be different regulations that govern each type of facility.
If you or someone that you love has had their rights violated by a nursing home facility – or due to a third party working for the facility – you may be eligible to file a damages claim. To find out if you have a case, call the team of legal professional at Phillips Law Group today.
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There can be many different types of abuse that residents may suffer from in a nursing home. Some of these may include:
While every case is different, at Phillips Law Group, we believe that all nursing home residents deserve to have their rights protected. For help your potential nursing home abuse lawsuit, contact a nursing home lawyer at our law firm today for a free review of your claim.
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In Arizona Law, under A.R.S. § 46-454, health care professionals including nurses, doctors, psychologists, dentists, interns and social workers are required to report signs of nursing home abuse.
There are also a number of institutions that abuse can be reported to:
In the event of a condition that is life-threatening, 9-1-1 can also be used.
At Phillips Law Group, we have an entire team of attorneys and support staff that are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients, and we understand the challenges that nursing home abuse victims and their families face.
For more than 27 years, we have represented more than 155,000 consumer clients and recovered more than $1 billion in compensation on behalf of our customers.
Each day we work to provide a legal voice for every day people, against businesses, large corporations and insurance companies. We charge no upfront fees if we take on your case and your initial consultation with a lawyer at our firm, is free.
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