Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities have the right to receive proper care and be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, these residents often suffer many forms of abuse and neglect, leading to serious injuries and damages.
At TSR Injury Law, we seek to obtain justice and fair compensation for these injured and neglected victims who may often be unable to speak for themselves. Our team of legal professionals have decades of combined experience and have successfully recovered over $1 billion for our clients, including $475,000 in compensation for an 87-year-old who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a slip and fall accident.
We have a team of knowledgeable Saint Paul nursing home abuse attorneys, including partner Rich Ruohonen, who has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine for the last 15 years.
We offer a free legal consultation with no upfront costs to pay. TSR Injury Law charges no fees at all unless we first achieve compensation for your loved one.
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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.
Nursing home abuse or neglect cases are complex, and there are many details about your potential claim that your attorney will need to understand before he or she can answer this question, including:
If you have concerns about your loved one’s well-being or suspect he or she may have been abused, we encourage you to contact one of our qualified Saint Paul nursing home abuse lawyers. We offer a free legal consultation to discuss your situation and determine whether you may have a valid case. This is also a great time to ask any questions you may have about the legal process for a nursing home abuse claim.
Call to speak with one of our Saint Paul nursing home abuse lawyers: (612) TSR-TIME
If you have a valid case, these are the types of damages you may be eligible to pursue:
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.
Hiring an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer often results in higher settlements than for those who try to pursue this difficult type of claim on their own.
Additionally, our knowledgeable attorneys handle personal injury cases every day, as opposed to a victim or family member who is attempting to file this type of claim for the first time.
If you hire us to manage your case, there are several steps we may take to aggressively pursue maximum compensation:
Nursing home residents in Minnesota are protected not just by federal laws, such as the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act , but also by the state. The Minnesota Bill of Patient Rights provides numerous rights and protections for nursing home residents, including:
Additionally, the facility must take reasonable steps to ensure each resident is fully informed about his or her rights, such as providing a translator or other types of communication assistance, if necessary.
Our St. Paul nursing home abuse lawyers understand both the federal and state laws and how they apply to your loved one’s care. Contact our office to discuss your potential claim and learn how we may be able to help.
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There are multiple parties who may be liable in a case of abuse or neglect.
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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Signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect may go unnoticed if family members are not able to visit their loved one frequently. Nursing home abuse takes many forms, and unfortunately, many victims are often unable to communicate what has happened to them, either out of fear or because of certain physical or mental limitations.
These are some of the most common signs of abuse or neglect to look for:
Neglect – Any type of substandard care that can result in harm to a nursing home resident
Physical Abuse – Causing injury to a resident by inflicting physical harm, such as pinching or slapping, punching, kicking or shoving that causes injury to your loved one, including:
Sexual Abuse – Any non-consensual sexual contact that is forced upon a nursing home resident may lead to:
Emotional/Psychological Abuse – Although there are no physical injuries with this type of abuse, which is caused by purposely isolating, bullying, verbally abusing or publicly humiliating a resident, there are still certain behaviors that may suddenly appear, such as:
Financial Fraud – It can be very difficult to catch caretakers or other parties who take financial advantage of an elderly resident, including stealing money, using a resident’s credit or debit card, or intimidating a patient into signing over his or her power of attorney. However, there may be signs such as:
Are you concerned your loved one may have suffered abuse? Call TSR Injury Law today: (612) TSR-TIME
Like other types of Minnesota personal injury claims, a case of nursing home abuse must be filed within the state’s strict two-year statute of limitations – or deadline. It is important to note, however, that since no claim is the same, your potential case could be regulated by a different timeline.
We encourage you to contact our team of nursing home abuse lawyers today. If you have a case, we will have ample time to investigate and file before the deadline passes.
If you suspect your elderly family member has suffered any type of nursing home neglect or abuse, protect them from further harm by immediately reporting the incident immediately. We also strongly recommend that you contact a trusted nursing home abuse lawyer to discuss potential legal options.
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Our personal injury attorneys at TSR Injury Law have been giving a voice to injured victims for over 20 years and have recovered millions in compensation on their behalf. If you hire our team of legal professionals, we are prepared to handle the entire legal process of your case, protecting your rights and bests interests, as well as keeping you informed.
If we determine you have a case and you hire us to represent you, we will investigate your claim to the fullest, including gathering statements, medical reports and any other evidence that may strengthen your claim.
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