Have you or a loved one suffered abuse or neglect in a nursing home in Jefferson County, Wisconsin? Elder abuse in long-term care facilities is a growing concern across our state, and the consequences can be devastating.
At Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., we take these cases seriously. Our Jefferson County nursing home abuse lawyers are committed to holding negligent facilities accountable and pursuing justice for vulnerable residents and their families. Call us today at (608) 256-8356 to schedule your free consultation with a Jefferson County personal injury attorney.
Whether the harm stems from understaffing, poor training, neglect, or outright physical or emotional abuse, no one deserves to be mistreated in a place that is supposed to provide care, safety, and dignity.
When your loved one has been mistreated in a long-term care facility in Jefferson County, WI, you need a team with the experience and tenacity to stand up to powerful institutions—and win. Our team has the skill and resources to handle even the most complex elder abuse claims.
Clients choose the Jefferson County personal injury lawyers at Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. because:
If you suspect abuse, don’t wait. Call today to speak directly with a Jefferson County nursing home abuse attorney about your case in a free consultation.
This question is difficult to answer because every case is different. It is hard to provide an estimate for how much your case is worth without learning more about the facts in your case.
The value of a nursing home abuse claim usually depends on several factors, including:
Our legal team will calculate every aspect of the claim, using evidence and expert testimony to support the demand for full and fair compensation.
Wisconsin law allows victims of nursing home abuse to recover compensatory damages that are intended to make them “whole” again after their injury. Compensatory damages are divided into two main categories: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages compensate victims for their financial losses and are generally easier to quantify with receipts or other documentation—examples can include:
Non-economic damages tend to be more difficult to quantify because they compensate for subjective, personal.
Examples of non-economic damages might include:
In rare cases involving intentional harm, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the facility and deter similar misconduct in the future.
At Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., we represent clients on a contingency fee basis. Under this payment structure, you don’t pay any upfront legal fees, and we only get paid if we win compensation for you. This allows families to pursue justice without worrying about out-of-pocket legal costs.
Before we get started on your loved one’s case, we’ll sign a contingency fee agreement that outlines all the details of the arrangement. Our Wisconsin nursing home abuse lawyers will ensure all your questions about the agreement and our services are answered before you sign it.
It’s possible. In Wisconsin, personal injury claims are generally subject to the state’s comparative fault rule.
Under this rule, a victim in Wisconsin can typically recover compensation as long as they share less than 51% of the blame for their injuries. If their share of fault is below 51%, their compensation will likely be reduced by their percentage of fault. If their share of the blame is above the limit, they may not be able to recover any damages.
For example, say your loved one’s damage award is calculated to be $100,000, and a judge or jury concludes your loved one was 10% responsible for their injuries. In that case, their compensation award could be reduced by 10% ($10,000) to $90,000.
Vulnerable residents are often targeted precisely because they are unable to defend themselves. Insurance companies also try to assign as much blame to victims as a tactic to reduce their payout. If a facility tries to blame your loved one for injuries, we will fight back with evidence and expert analysis to establish the facility’s responsibility.
Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. handles a wide range of nursing home abuse and neglect claims in Jefferson County, including:
No matter the type of abuse, we are ready to help you hold the responsible parties accountable.
Victims of nursing home abuse often suffer severe and sometimes fatal injuries.
Common examples include:
If you suspect abuse, act quickly to protect your loved one’s safety and rights. Once you have ensured their safety and sought medical care for them, consult with a lawyer about seeking compensation on their behalf.
In Wisconsin, you generally have three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Exceptions can shorten this deadline, and missing the deadline in your loved one’s case can prevent them from ever recovering compensation.
Don’t risk missing the statute of limitations. Contact our attorneys immediately so we can preserve evidence and begin building their case.
Many nursing home abuse or neglect cases typically require proving the four elements of negligence, which are:
Evidence used to demonstrate negligence may include:
Our Wisconsin nursing home abuse attorneys can help you locate all the relevant evidence in your loved one’s case. Witness memories can fade fast, and other evidence can disappear or take time to obtain. It is crucial to your loved one’s case to contact an attorney as soon as possible so they can begin working on it.
If your loved one has been abused, neglected, or mistreated in a nursing home in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, you deserve answers and justice. At Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., we are committed to holding negligent facilities accountable and recovering compensation for victims and their families.
Call our office today to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation with a Jefferson County nursing home abuse lawyer.
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