Negligent nursing home providers can leave victims with lifelong injuries and trauma. Unfortunately, many nursing home cases are the result of mistakes made by staff that could have been prevented. Has your loved one suffered abuse or neglect at a nursing home in Minnesota?
The Minneapolis nursing home abuse attorneys at TSR Injury Law are dedicated to protecting residents’ rights and holding nursing homes accountable for abuse and neglect. Our experienced legal team has obtained over $1 billion for our clients over more than 20 years. Partner Nate Bjerke is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
If you suspect your loved one may be a victim of nursing home neglect, contact our law offices today to find out how we may be able to help. Your initial consultation is free and we work on a contingency fee basis, so you will not pay anything out of pocket unless we win compensation.
Call us now at (612) TSR-TIME for more information and to schedule a free review of your claim.
Rich Ruohonen represented an individual in his 40s involved in an accident whose injuries resulted in amputation of his leg for a settlement of $12 million.
Julia was a passenger on a golf cart. She was ejected from the golf cart when the driver took a sharp turn. The driver of cart was intoxicated and he admitted Julia was thrown out to the right when he turned to the left. He later changed his story. Rich Ruohonen and Nate Maus worked up this case over a few years and litigated this matter, settling shortly before trial. TSR hired numerous experts to prove her ejection was the fault of the driver and the owner of the golf cart. Julia hit her head on the cart path and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. She had subarachnoid hemorrhaging and subdural hematomas. She underwent a craniectomy where part of the skull is removed for a few weeks, to allow for the brain to swell, and later put back on to her head after the swelling subsides. Julia had seizures and has no memory of the first few months in the hospital and a rehabilitation center. She had medical bills of approximately $700,000, most of which were incurred in the first six months following the golf cart crash. Julia has significant ongoing symptoms including loss of cognitive and executive function, personality and behavioral changes, fatigue, loss of motivation, memory problems, dizziness, inability to learn new information, retrieve information, and numerous other issues. The case was settled for $2,750,000 during an all-day mediation.
N.R. suffered a severe, traumatic brain while under the care of a commercial daycare provider. She is believed to have been shaken while at the daycare by one of the workers. There were no cameras at the daycare to show what occurred. When she was picked up by her parent, she seemed lethargic and a police investigation ensued, and it was narrowed down to two workers that cared for her that day as being the cause of what occurred. Neither would admit that anything unusual occurred. Medical doctors confirmed this type of brain injury usually only occurs in the event a child is shaken. Partner Rich Ruohonen is well-known for representing children who are injured as a result of daycare provider negligence and was hired to represent N.R. He was able to secure a $1,000,000 settlement for N.R. Although N.R. still has ongoing effects from the traumatic brain injury, N.R. has improved far better than ever expected and should lead a normal life.
This is a complex question because of how many factors are involved in a nursing home abuse case, including:
There are also different regulations depending on the type of facility where your loved one was staying:
We recommend contacting one of our Minneapolis nursing home abuse lawyers for a free consultation to discuss your claim. We can determine if there may be a viable case.
Nursing home abuse can be physically, psychologically and financially devastating for the victim and his or her loved ones. By filing a nursing home abuse claim, you may be able to obtain compensation for these damages, which may include:
Personal injury victims who hire an attorney often recover more compensation than those who do not.
TSR Injury Law’s experienced attorneys have extensive knowledge of the legal process, relevant laws, how to determine the fair value of damages and how to negotiate for fair compensation.
Our lawyers have been representing injury victims for more than 20 years and have recovered $300 million in compensation. If you hire our firm, we can manage the entire legal process from start to finish, protecting your best interests every step of the way.
If you have a case, we can launch a comprehensive investigation, reviewing medical reports, consulting medical experts and obtaining records from the facility.
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TSR Injury Law has recovered over $1 billion for clients who have suffered injuries or losses due to the negligent actions of others.
Our firm has earned a 5-star rating for our commitment to excellence in legal representation and client satisfaction.
With more than 20 years of experience, TSR Injury Law has a proven record of success.
Many Minnesota personal injury cases are governed by a two-year statute of limitations a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of the abuse or neglect. However, every claim is different, so the deadline for your claim could be before or after those two years.
It takes time to build a case, so we encourage you to not delay in contacting our firm for your free, no-obligation legal consultation.
The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act is a federal law created to protect residents’ rights. Residents’ rights are also protected by the Minnesota Bill of Patient Rights.
These laws declare numerous rights for nursing home residents, such as the right to:
If a patient does not speak English or has other special communication needs, the facility is required to make reasonable accommodations to ensure he or she is aware of these rights.
Our Minneapolis nursing home abuse lawyers may be able to help you pursue compensation if your loved one suffered abuse. We have extensive knowledge of nursing homes residents’ rights.
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Neglect is one of the most common signs of nursing home abuse, but it often goes unreported. This is often because the resident is unable to communicate because of a condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s.
If you have a loved one living at a nursing home, you should learn the signs of abuse and neglect so you can report it:
When malnutrition is not treated effectively, the consequences for a person’s health can be severe. A lack of adequate nutrition can:
The consequences of emotional abuse are not always as visible as the problems caused by physical abuse, but that does not make them any less severe. A nursing home resident who has repeatedly been subjected to emotional abuse may show:
Over time, these symptoms can take a serious toll on the person’s mental and physical well-being.
The consequences of under-medicating a problem, on the other hand, can include:
If your loved one has been abused, a Minneapolis nursing home abuse attorney can inform you of the steps you need to take next. Winning compensation will not only help you cover the medical expenses your loved one may need; it can protect future residents by holding negligent nursing home managers responsible for poor training or hiring practices.
Some of the most common reasons for abuse include:
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Unscrupulous nursing home staff members may cheat or steal from residents for a variety of reasons.
Of course, none of these are excuses for exploiting innocent patients.
While dishonest nursing home workers cannot blame anyone but themselves for their actions, they are not always the only responsible parties. In many cases, nursing home management had reason to believe there was theft occurring in their facility, but failed to respond adequately. For example, they may have disciplined guilty employees without contacting the police or taking steps to end the theft.
The abuser and the facility could both be held liable for abuse or neglect. The facility could be owned by a company or individuals and they may share liability for your loved one’s damages.
Staff members who could be held liable might include nurses, administrators, assistants and therapists, among others.
Outside parties, including vendors, or visitors to the facility could also be perpetrators of abuse.
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your situation with a Minneapolis nursing home abuse lawyer.
Our dedicated attorneys are recognized for their skill and unwavering commitment to justice. They have a proven record of success in leveling the playing field, securing justice, and helping people rebuild from the impact of injury.
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If you do not report abuse or neglect when there is evidence (bruises, broken bones, bedsores, etc.) it may be difficult to prove later.
If you suspect your loved one may be a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you should report it to the facility immediately.
If it is an emergency or you fear for your loved one’s safety, call 9-1-1 to report it to local law enforcement. When the police get involved, they will file a report that creates a record of the situation.
You can also file a complaint against the facility by contacting the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) by calling 844-880-1574 or completing an online form.
We encourage you to contact our legal team today. If you have a case, we are ready to fight to protect your loved one’s rights.
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There are some things family members can do to help their attorney build a strong case:
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The licensed attorneys at TSR Injury Law are well-versed in laws protecting nursing home residents, and we are dedicated to helping our clients pursue justice and compensation for their mistreatment and injuries.
We encourage you to contact a qualified Minneapolis nursing home abuse attorney today. We welcome the opportunity to review your case, and your initial consultation is free. We take cases on a contingency basis, so we do not get paid unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Our office in Bloomington is close to several nursing homes, including Brookdale Edina and York Gardens Senior Living.
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