If you are thinking about putting a loved one in a nursing home, there are some things you should understand about what kind of recourse you have if your loved one suffers abuse or neglect at the hands of the nursing home staff. This article will deal with the situation of nursing home neglect in Michigan specifically.
We will be posting articles in the future about the nursing home neglect issues specific to other states. But first let's look at legal environment in Michigan, in which nursing home neglect litigation resides.
First of all if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect in a Michigan nursing home you should investigate immediately, and if you think there is anything to your suspicions or complaints or strange behavior on the part of the patient then contact a lawyer who specializes in nursing home litigation.
We stress the urgency of investigation and follow up due to the six month waiting period set out by Michigan Law. Also, in Michigan you have to file the law suit within two years of the time of neglect or abuse. So if you did not find out about the situation till some time later, then you need to act promptly. Or if you are not sure exactly when the neglect or abuse took place in the nursing home then you need to investigate immediately. Go to http://legalgenius.com for more information or call 1-800-209-4000.
One big reason, as mentioned above, for the urgency is the provision in Michigan civil law regarding neglect or abuse in health care situation is that there is a six month waiting period after the complaint has been filed. History has shown that very few suit filers in Michigan get close to the satisfaction they need in out of court settlements during that waiting period. That is why it is so important to hire a lawyer well versed and experienced in nursing neglect or abuse cases in the Michigan. And this is why at Legal Genius we have a partner manage every case.
In Michigan you also have to prove that a case meets the definition of severe in order to be heard and win. Fill out our Ask the Geniustm form to find out more. This is why it so important to hire a lawyer experienced and successful in Michigan nursing home abuse or neglect cases when you find your loved one in this kind of situation.
At Legal Genius, we use our expertise, experience, and very proactive approach to the law to get you the results you are looking for in the most expedient manner possible. We know the ends and outs of the Michigan court system and how to deal with the nursing homes in Michigan to get you the results you need.
The realities of dealing with nursing home litigation in Michigan and other states was one of the inspirations for the website we setup for Legal Genius. We take the urgency of the matter and your peace of mind so seriously that we implemented our Ask the Geniustm form in our website. We guarantee a five minute response time. So don't wait a minute longer if you suspect anything.
Even though we are lawyers focused on putting up the good fight, we have not forgotten our human side. We personally understand what families of nursing home patients are going through. First of all many times the experience dates back to the decision to put a parent in a home who was long the pillar and support for the family. This is always a tough decision and the children have to convince the parent that they need round the clock care that the family can no longer provide. You trusted the nursing home to take care of your parent or other loved one when you no longer could give the extended care needed and deserved. When the nursing home betrays that trust, it can very devastating to say the least.
Our entire staff serves you in the most compassionate way possible in this difficult period in your life. We do not charge you till we win your case. Especially in the case of many nursing home neglect or abuse cases, many families have already been dealing with financial issues due to the expense of nursing home care, possibly losing a income earner, and/or having to spend down the estate to qualify for Medicaid.
We have a four prong approach that drives our law firm and serves our clients in the best way possible. Better Lawyers. Better Communication. Lawyers Who Care. Lawyers Who Win.
So if you suspect that a loved one has suffered neglect or abuse in a Michigan nursing home don't delay in contacting us for advise. We are here to help and make sure that everything is done in the most expedient and professional way possible.
Do you suspect something, but are unsure? Then you need to read our website article to find out about how to detect the signs of abuse or neglect. Detecting these signs early can hopefully prevent the problem from getting severe and then needing legal attention.
Our next article on this subject will be on how to prevent nursing home abuse or neglect.
Mathew Schwartz established LegalGenius and LegalGenius.com based upon his reputation as “one of this generation’s smartest and most successful lawyers.” Now this companion blog has been created to keep the public up to date on what they need to know about the law and how to prevent harmful situations from developing.
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