Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers in Champaign, IN

Categories of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

• Physical Abuse: Inflicting physical harm, such as hitting or excessive use of restraints.
• Emotional Abuse: Verbal threats, humiliation, or isolation causing psychological trauma.
• Sexual Abuse: Non-consensual sexual contact or exploitation.
• Financial Abuse: Illegally or improperly using a resident’s finances or assets.
• Neglect: Failing to provide necessities, medical care, or personal hygiene.

Steps Our Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys Champaign, IN Will Take to Recover Compensation for Your Loved One

At Wagner Reese, our Champaign nursing home lawyers will quickly move to establish liability for the negligent nursing home facility and staff and pursue an evidence-based claim for maximum damages on your behalf.

Filing a Complaint

The first step in seeking justice is filing a formal complaint with the Indiana State Department of Health and, if necessary, with local law enforcement. This helps initiate an official investigation into the nursing home facility’s practices.

Notifying the Authorities

Along with filing a complaint, our attorneys will notify federal authorities such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) if the facility receives federal funding, ensuring that all levels of oversight are aware of the violations.

Collecting Evidence

• We will work diligently to gather all necessary evidence to build a strong case, including:
• Medical records that document injuries, poor health, or lack of care.
• Witness statements from other residents, staff, or visitors.
• Photographs of injuries or unsafe living conditions.
• Surveillance footage from the facility.
• Staff employment records and timesheets show potential issues like understaffing, overwork, or lack of training.
• Expert testimony from medical professionals on the standard of care.

Negotiating with Insurers for Maximum Settlement

Our attorneys will aggressively negotiate with the nursing home’s insurance company, utilizing our deep knowledge of nursing home regulations and the gathered evidence to push for the highest possible settlement. We will not settle for less than your loved one deserves and will ensure all aspects of their suffering, including emotional and physical harm, are accounted for in the compensation.

Trial Preparation from Day One

From the moment we take on your case, we will prepare for trial, ensuring that we are ready to take the case before a judge and jury if a fair settlement cannot be reached. This includes organizing expert testimony, compiling all evidence, and developing compelling arguments that clearly demonstrate the facility’s negligence or abuse.