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Mental health problems, such depression or anxiety, can be caused by not being treated properly by the care home staff who are supposed to look after your loved one. We are proud to be accredited by the Law Society for our personal injury services and have been recognised by the Law Society for our exceptional client service, being awarded the Lexcel Practise Management Standard. I really appreciate that Alan arranged all my treatment for my painful shoulder injury. I did not have to pay a penny and received a lot more money in compensation than expected. Some claims can be resolved within 12 months and some slightly longer. In almost all cases, once the records are requested and reviewed a decision will be taken by your solicitor, with your input about whether to take matters further .
If so, an expert will be instructed to report on breach of duty and causation or breach only and then causation. A breach of duty expert is not always required if some early admissions of liability have been made. A causation expert may not be required if it has already been accepted that the outcome may have been different if the incident had not arisen. If your case is successful, you will only be expected to pay a contribution to your solicitor’s fees once the case has been resolved. The costs paid are usually a percentage of the compensation awarded and will be agreed before your case is carried out.
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Each case is different, but one of our solicitors will listen to your case and will advise you what to include in your claim. In shared living accommodation there is always the extra risk of infectious outbreaks; diseases ranging from norovirus to, as we have seen recently, Covid-19 can quickly spread through a care home or nursing home. Try to compile evidence of neglect or abuse so you can show that you have good reason to complain, and make sure you keep evidence of your complaint. A Care Home Negligence Claim must be brought within three years of the negligent treatment occurring, so its important to take action as soon as possible. To avoid the risk of a claim expiring, get in touch as soon as you can. Victims in a Care Home Negligence Claim are some of the most vulnerable people in society, and we understand that for many reasons, they may not be able to make a claim for themselves.
This means if you lose your case, you won’t have to pay any fees and therefore, there’s no financial risk to you. For further information, about No Win No Fee agreements, read our medical negligence fees page. At Sheldon Davidson Solicitors, we understand how upsetting a Care Home Negligence Claim is, and the impact that it has on those affected and their families. If you have concerns about the treatment of someone in a care home and think that you might have cause to make a claim, we will use our expertise and experience to support you through the process.
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Again, we can't say exactly how much we will charge to investigate every individual case of abuse in care homes as the fee that we charge will very much depend on the level of work that is involved. However, we offer extremely competitive prices and are passionate about ensuring that all of our clients whose family have been victims of abuse in care homes, are awarded the maximum possible amount of compensation. We believe that no one should suffer in silence so are willing to discuss and agree on a fee that works for everyone involved. To get a better idea of how much you can expect to pay to claim for care home abuse, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Forbes Solicitors, today.
If something does go wrong, our dedicated team of care home claims solicitors are on hand to help seek justice and gain redress for the pain and suffering caused. According to UK law, care home providers must ensure every resident is comfortable, safe and unharmed. After all, they are usually some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in society. Sadly, care home negligence claims often arise because adequate levels of care and treatment have not been upheld.
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It is always important to keep hold of any receipts and/or documentary evidence to prove your loss. In some cases, it is possible to make a claim for care home negligence on behalf of someone else. Normally, the victim of the injury would be the person to make the claim. However, if the victim is not able to pursue the claim due to their injury, them a claim may be made on their behalf. In this case, a claim could be made by the victim’s dependants, the victim’s immediate family, or the victim’s estate.
If a relative or loved one has suffered unnecessarily due to negligent care in a care home, our solicitors can help you claim compensation. Jonathan helped the parents of Baby B claim compensation after a failure in care during labour resulted in Baby B’s death. Initially the Trust denied they were responsible for Baby B’s death but after negotiations the Trust admitted responsibility and Jonathan was able to negotiate an out of court settlement for Baby B’s parents.
Any solicitor we refer you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential advice. We know that care home negligence cases can be upsetting so we always deal with every aspect of your case with sensitivity. Care home staff may also fail to keep accurate and up-to-date records, or they may receive inaccurate instructions from their superiors.
Failure to monitor a patient when they are bedbound can lead to sores and pressure ulcers which when left untreated result in severe health complications; such as infection, cellulitis, or sepsis and sometimes can be fatal. Special damages – sometimes an accident or injury can result in other unforeseen expenses, such as loss of earnings, or any medical expenses incurred. The risk to patients using communal spaces is great, so care home staff are vigorously trained in the prevention and management of such outbreaks.
Care homes have a duty to take care of their patients, protecting them from harm and making sure that their health and wellbeing is looked after. However, in some cases, patients may not receive the level of care which is expected. If poor medical treatment, care or conditions cause a loved one to suffer an accident or illness, this may be due to care home negligence. Our experts here at Hudgell Solicitors are vastly experienced at securing apologies, admissions of wrongdoing and care home compensation. We act on behalf of victims or their family and loved ones – and our mission is to make sure lessons are learned and improvements in care are made. If you believe that your loved one has suffered due to serious failings, neglect or abuse, please get in touch and discuss the circumstances with one of our care home claims solicitors.
Jonathan helped X get further compensation and access to services to aid in his rehabilitation. X was a subject of sexual abuse from his step father between the ages of 5 and 7. Initial application for compensation was made in 1990 and X was awarded £10,000. After several attempts at his own life, X decided to contact Jonathan to seek further compensation. Jonathan was able to secure X £200,000 in compensation and an overall award of £1,200,000 inclusive of state benefits. More importantly Jonathan then arranged the Special Needs Trust to support X’s rehabilitation.
We focus on a number of key sectors which for our clients means working with advisors who are at the forefront of legal and commercial developments in their particular market. We see our role not only as your lawyers but an intrinsic part of your organisation that can benefit your overall business proposition/operation. A case can take anything from a few months to a few years to settle. The complexity of the case is a main feature and whether there are ongoing medical issues, the extent of which a medical opinion can only be clearly given as matters evolve.
A care home negligence claim should be made within 3 years of the date of the negligence occurring, or from the date that you first became aware that you or your loved one suffered injury or illness as a result of negligence. There are some exceptions to the three-year rule which our experienced team of negligence experts will be able to advise you of. By law, residential care homes, nursing homes and those administering professional care to people within their homes have a duty of care to ensure that those they care for are always safe, comfortable, and unharmed.
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