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Colorado’s senior community members are entitled to appropriate care while living in a nursing home. If your parent, spouse, or other loved one was mistreated in a nursing facility, our Littleton personal injury lawyers will help you seek justice and monetary compensation. With our legal guidance, you can fight for damages to relocate your loved one and more.
At Matlin Injury Law, we are passionate about fighting for the rights of our clients. One of our team members will review your claim at no charge. Our Littleton nursing home abuse lawyers will develop a case-building strategy and fight for your family’s financial recovery. Contact our consultation team to learn more about how hard our entire team will go to bat on your behalf.
Our Littleton Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Will Advocate for Your Loved One
Learning your family member was mistreated in a facility you trusted can be distressing and make dealing with its legal aftermath challenging. While you take care of your loved one, our legal team will:
- Obtain your loved one’s comprehensive medical records
- Assess and document their recoverable damages
- Speak to nursing home residents, staff, and other witnesses
- Consult medical and geriatric care experts and specialists
- File an official complaint against the Littleton nursing home
- File a nursing home abuse claim or lawsuit on your behalf
- Negotiate with the liable party’s insurance company for you
We know how important lawyer-client communication is, so we will keep you informed as your claim progresses. Feel free to call, text, or email us, and we will respond promptly to your questions and concerns.
Matlin Injury Law Treats Every Client Like a Person, Not a Case File
When previous clients talk about their experience with our personal injury law firm, they leave online reviews like the following:
- “When I first spoke with Brian, he made me feel very confident that he would work very hard … to ensure that I would get a very fair settlement … I put my trust in him, and he delivered. Thanks to Matlin Injury Law, I have peace of mind.” -Milton R.
- “My family could not have worked with a more professional, engaged attorney … We are all so thankful for Brian and his team. Thank you so much for everything you did to help my family, and for the favorable outcome.” -Dena W.
Our Littleton nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys strive to over-deliver and exceed the expectations of every client by ensuring your case gets the attention to detail it needs and deserves.
Know What Constitutes Abuse in Littleton, CO Nursing Homes
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) identifies multiple actions as nursing home abuse. If your spouse, parent, or other elderly family member was subjected to any of these forms of abuse and neglect, we can help you seek financial compensation.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you compensate us only after we win compensation for you, and you owe no fees if you do not get paid. Learn about the benefits of hiring our Littleton nursing home neglect and abuse lawyers to fight for your family. Contact our team at Matlin Injury Law for your free initial consultation today.
Physical Abuse
Any act that causes bodily injury, including hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, and slapping is physical abuse. It also includes forcible restraint in a chair or bed or intentionally over-medicating a nursing home resident.
Sexual Abuse
Any form of non-consensual sexual activity, including touching, kissing, or hugging the resident. Sexual abuse can also include sexual assault or battery, sexual harassment, and forced viewing of sexually explicit materials.
Psychological, Mental, or Emotional Abuse
Any act of intentional infliction of mental and emotional distress, including threatening, intimidating, or humiliating the resident. Psychological abuse also includes the use of profanity, forced isolation, and bullying.
Financial Abuse
Any misuse of the resident’s financial resources, including cash, debit or credit cards, or bank accounts. Financial abuse also includes taking a resident’s personal property without permission.
Neglect
Failing to provide appropriate nutrition, hydration, and personal care is also a form of nursing home abuse.
Our law firm will help you prove the abuse your loved one endured and fight for the financial compensation you need and deserve.
Recoverable Damages for Your Littleton Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Relocating your loved one to a new nursing home can be costly. When our personal injury attorneys represent you, we will request recovery of all the relocation costs you incur when moving your loved one to a safer facility.
Additional damages we request on your behalf can include:
- Compensation for financial losses if your loved one was a victim of financial abuse
- Recovery of all medical expenses related to your elderly loved one’s physical recovery
- Compensation for mental healthcare support for your loved one
- Compensation for the physical and emotional pain and suffering your loved one incurred
An important part of managing a personal injury claim is an accurate assessment of your damages since a settlement agreement is final and binding. Our Littleton nursing home abuse attorneys will fight hard to optimize your financial recovery.
Avoid a Costly Delay in Filing Your Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit in Colorado
According to CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102, you generally have two years to file your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home facility. If you fail to meet the state’s filing deadline, the court could prohibit you from filing your lawsuit, which could leave you with no legal recourse that compels compensation.
If your loved one was injured in a government-owned or operated nursing home, you could have a significantly shorter filing deadline. Let us handle it for you. We will accurately interpret the appropriate statute and file your lawsuit within the allotted time.
Get Help Filing Your Littleton Nursing Home Abuse Claim
If someone you love is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, our law firm can help you seek compensation. Learn more about your loved one’s rights and the nursing home’s responsibilities.
Get legal support for your claim from our Littleton nursing home abuse lawyers. We have a reputation for getting bigger and faster settlements for our clients. Contact our consultation team at Matlin Injury Law to get started today.
