What if the nursing home claims my loved one’s injuries were caused by their pre-existing conditions?
This is one of the most common defenses nursing homes use. Facilities often argue that bedsores, weight loss, or infections were inevitable given the resident’s age or health. An experienced nursing home abuse attorney can counter this by reviewing medical records, consulting with geriatric specialists, and demonstrating that the facility deviated from accepted standards of […]
How long do I have to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in South Carolina?
Under South Carolina Code § 15-3-530, you generally have three years from the date of the injury, or from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) the injury, to file a personal injury lawsuit related to nursing home abuse or neglect. Wrongful death claims also carry a three-year deadline, which begins running on […]
How much does it cost to hire Hughey Law Firm for a nursing home abuse case?
Nothing upfront, and nothing out of pocket at any point during your case. Hughey Law Firm handles every elder abuse and neglect case on a contingency fee basis, which means our legal fees come exclusively from the proceeds of any verdict or settlement we recover on your behalf. If we do not win your case, […]
Can I sue a nursing home if my loved one fell and was injured?
Yes. Nursing homes have a legal duty to assess each resident’s fall risk and implement prevention measures, including adequate supervision, mobility assistance, bed alarms, and environmental modifications. If the facility failed to follow its own care plan or did not have adequate staff to supervise residents, and your loved one fell and was injured as […]
How do I know if my loved one is being neglected in a nursing home?
Look for physical warning signs: unexplained weight loss, new or worsening bedsores, frequent falls, poor hygiene, soiled clothing or bedding, and untreated medical conditions. Behavioral changes also matter — if your loved one has become withdrawn, anxious around certain staff members, or reluctant to speak when staff is present, these can indicate abuse or neglect. […]