Care Home Negligence Claims
If a family member or loved one has suffered negligence or mistreatment at a care home, you could be entitled to compensation.
More about Care Home Negligence Claims
Forbes Solicitors' care home negligence solicitors offer expert legal advice to individuals who have suffered from negligence whilst in a care home, help individuals who have suffered harm, injury, or neglect while residing in a care home. They can assist with a range of issues, including pressure sores, falls, medication errors, and other forms of care home negligence. Our care home negligence solicitors work to hold care homes accountable for their actions and strive to obtain compensation for their clients. We provide legal guidance to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of care home negligence claims.
What is Care Home Negligence?
Care home negligence is when a care home fails to provide a standard of care that meets the basic needs and expectations of the residents, resulting in harm or injury to the residents. This can include falls or pressure sores.
If you or a loved one lives in a care home and you feel that they have suffered an injury because they are not being looked after correctly, are being mistreated or not getting the medical care they need.
Alternatively you may know someone, a friend or family member, currently residing in a care home and you feel that they are neglected you may be able to claim compensation.
What is Care Home Negligence?
Care home negligence is when a care home fails to provide a standard of care that meets the basic needs and expectations of the residents, resulting in harm or injury to the residents. This can include falls or pressure sores.
If you or a loved one lives in a care home and you feel that they have suffered an injury because they are not being looked after correctly, are being mistreated or not getting the medical care they need.
Alternatively you may know someone, a friend or family member, currently residing in a care home and you feel that they are neglected you may be able to claim compensation.
Care Home Negligence Claims Examples
Some of the more common issues Forbes Solicitors help victims claim compensation for are the following:
Medication errors
Injuries from handling errors or falls such as fractures or broken bones
Pressure/bed sores and pressure ulcers.
If you suspect your loved one or you, yourself are being mistreated whilst in a care home, contact the expert care home compensation claims solicitors at Forbes today.
We understand how distressing any issues regarding this type of claim can be and as such we treat every claim with the utmost compassion and sensitivity. Your best interests and the interests of your loved ones are at the heart of everything we do.
All claims are carried out on a no win no fee basis, so there is no need to worry about the cost.
A care home compensation claim helps you ensure that your loved ones are given access to the treatments and care they deserve. It also helps to highlight any neglect or mistreatment going on at that particular care home and stops others from becoming victims.
All it takes is a phone call or email, where one of our expert solicitors will discuss the nature of your claim with you and if applicable, build a strong case for compensation.
Forbes Solicitors are one of the legal profession's industry leaders in the UK, due to our commitment to client care and focus on the best interests of all of our clients.
Care Home Negligence Claims Examples
Some of the more common issues Forbes Solicitors help victims claim compensation for are the following:
Medication errors
Injuries from handling errors or falls such as fractures or broken bones
Pressure/bed sores and pressure ulcers.
If you suspect your loved one or you, yourself are being mistreated whilst in a care home, contact the expert care home compensation claims solicitors at Forbes today.
We understand how distressing any issues regarding this type of claim can be and as such we treat every claim with the utmost compassion and sensitivity. Your best interests and the interests of your loved ones are at the heart of everything we do.
All claims are carried out on a no win no fee basis, so there is no need to worry about the cost.
A care home compensation claim helps you ensure that your loved ones are given access to the treatments and care they deserve. It also helps to highlight any neglect or mistreatment going on at that particular care home and stops others from becoming victims.
All it takes is a phone call or email, where one of our expert solicitors will discuss the nature of your claim with you and if applicable, build a strong case for compensation.
Forbes Solicitors are one of the legal profession's industry leaders in the UK, due to our commitment to client care and focus on the best interests of all of our clients.
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Abuse in Care Homes Solicitors - how can we help?
At Forbes solicitors, we take abuse in care homes extremely seriously and believe that if you have a vulnerable loved one who has had their trust abused in their home, then you should be entitled to compensation. Our medical negligence team has years of experience when it comes to neglect and abuse in care homes and will do our utmost to ensure yourself and your family receive the compensation that you deserve. To find out whether or not your claim for care home abuse may be eligible for compensation, please contact Forbes solicitors to discuss your individual situation.
Our solicitors are experts in their fields and deal with each and every case in an efficient and expert manner. However, we also recognise that making a claim for care home abuse can be an extremely distressing process for everyone involved and so aim to ensure that you are fully informed at every step of the process. If you are eligible to claim, we will fight to get you the highest level of compensation which can be used towards a number of things such as medical bills, counselling sessions and re-housing your vulnerable loved one out of abusive care.
At Forbes Solicitors, we take neglect in care homes extremely seriously and whether you are making an enquiry, submitting a claim online or simply requesting a call back, we are happy to offer professional advice at a time when you need it most. Even if you are unsure as to whether or not you have a claim, by calling Forbes, you can seek a professional opinion and advice on how to proceed. Care home abuse needs to be stopped, so please don't suffer in silence if this has happened to yourself and your family.
Abuse in Care Homes Solicitors - how can we help?
At Forbes solicitors, we take abuse in care homes extremely seriously and believe that if you have a vulnerable loved one who has had their trust abused in their home, then you should be entitled to compensation. Our medical negligence team has years of experience when it comes to neglect and abuse in care homes and will do our utmost to ensure yourself and your family receive the compensation that you deserve. To find out whether or not your claim for care home abuse may be eligible for compensation, please contact Forbes solicitors to discuss your individual situation.
Our solicitors are experts in their fields and deal with each and every case in an efficient and expert manner. However, we also recognise that making a claim for care home abuse can be an extremely distressing process for everyone involved and so aim to ensure that you are fully informed at every step of the process. If you are eligible to claim, we will fight to get you the highest level of compensation which can be used towards a number of things such as medical bills, counselling sessions and re-housing your vulnerable loved one out of abusive care.
At Forbes Solicitors, we take neglect in care homes extremely seriously and whether you are making an enquiry, submitting a claim online or simply requesting a call back, we are happy to offer professional advice at a time when you need it most. Even if you are unsure as to whether or not you have a claim, by calling Forbes, you can seek a professional opinion and advice on how to proceed. Care home abuse needs to be stopped, so please don't suffer in silence if this has happened to yourself and your family.
How much compensation can I get for care home abuse?
Neglect in care homes can come in many different forms and so it is difficult to say exactly how much you can expect to get for your claim. The level of care home neglect compensation you receive will depend on a number of different factors including the extent of the abuse, how long ago the abuse took place and whether or not the victim received any serious injuries as a result of the abuse.
Every single case of care home abuse is extremely serious, and we deal with every claim in a fair and pragmatic way. By contacting Forbes Solicitors, you can explain the details of your case and get a better idea of how much home neglect compensation you can expect to receive if your claim is successful.
How much compensation can I get for care home abuse?
Neglect in care homes can come in many different forms and so it is difficult to say exactly how much you can expect to get for your claim. The level of care home neglect compensation you receive will depend on a number of different factors including the extent of the abuse, how long ago the abuse took place and whether or not the victim received any serious injuries as a result of the abuse.
Every single case of care home abuse is extremely serious, and we deal with every claim in a fair and pragmatic way. By contacting Forbes Solicitors, you can explain the details of your case and get a better idea of how much home neglect compensation you can expect to receive if your claim is successful.
How much do Forbes Solicitors charge for care home abuse claims?
Again, we can't say exactly how much every individual case of negligence in care homes will be worth until we have more details. We accept cases on a no win no fee basis. 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.
Care Home Negligence Claims Case Studies
Case Study 1:
Patient left unattended with a cigarette indoors in a care home for dementia patients. The patient was set alight and suffered 30% burns. After a number of months, the patient died prematurely as a result of the incident. Family received £25,000 in compensation.
Case Study 2:
The Claimant was admitted to a Residential and Dementia Care Centre, with a medical history of Dementia, Hypertension, Cataracts, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney disease and small vessel cerebrovascular.
A Care Plan was completed by the Care Home which confirmed that the Claimant was at very high risk of falls, following a most recent fall downstairs at their previous accommodation, for which they had been admitted to hospital. Additional notes were placed on the care plan to alert staff that due to their mental capacity and very high risk of falls they required 1:1 assistance and supervision.
The Claimant then suffered 7 unwitnessed falls at the care home, the last of which in an area where the Claimant was not permitted access, resulting in a fall down a flight of stairs and causing a fracted skull. It was suggested in the Serious Investigation review that the Claimant had been on the floor for several hours before being found by care home staff. The Claimant was taken to Hospital where their condition deteriorated, and they sadly passed away 4 weeks later.
The Claim was brought on behalf of the Estate of the Claimant for failing to provide adequate supervision, failure to complete adequate risk assessments and for failing to ensure that suitable door locks / barriers were in place to avoid foreseeable injury to residents with advanced dementia. But for the negligence the Claimant would not have been injured.
The Defendants admitted negligence at the pre-litigation stage and offered the Claimant’s Estate £30,000 which was accepted.
Care Home Negligence Claims Case Studies
Case Study 1:
Patient left unattended with a cigarette indoors in a care home for dementia patients. The patient was set alight and suffered 30% burns. After a number of months, the patient died prematurely as a result of the incident. Family received £25,000 in compensation.
Case Study 2:
The Claimant was admitted to a Residential and Dementia Care Centre, with a medical history of Dementia, Hypertension, Cataracts, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney disease and small vessel cerebrovascular.
A Care Plan was completed by the Care Home which confirmed that the Claimant was at very high risk of falls, following a most recent fall downstairs at their previous accommodation, for which they had been admitted to hospital. Additional notes were placed on the care plan to alert staff that due to their mental capacity and very high risk of falls they required 1:1 assistance and supervision.
The Claimant then suffered 7 unwitnessed falls at the care home, the last of which in an area where the Claimant was not permitted access, resulting in a fall down a flight of stairs and causing a fracted skull. It was suggested in the Serious Investigation review that the Claimant had been on the floor for several hours before being found by care home staff. The Claimant was taken to Hospital where their condition deteriorated, and they sadly passed away 4 weeks later.
The Claim was brought on behalf of the Estate of the Claimant for failing to provide adequate supervision, failure to complete adequate risk assessments and for failing to ensure that suitable door locks / barriers were in place to avoid foreseeable injury to residents with advanced dementia. But for the negligence the Claimant would not have been injured.
The Defendants admitted negligence at the pre-litigation stage and offered the Claimant’s Estate £30,000 which was accepted.
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