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Chattanooga Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
No one ever expects a family member or friend to be the victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. However, abuse and neglect do occur every day and in many ways.
Because of a nursing home resident’s vulnerability, family and friends rely upon the facility to ensure that their loved one receives the care and dignity he or she is entitled. Unfortunately, nursing homes and other care facilities don’t always do this. Nursing home negligence includes failing to protect their residents from health and safety hazards. Negligence can result in injuries such as broken bones, bedsores or pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, and other medical conditions, which cause harm and even death.
Dennis & Winningham Law are Chattanooga nursing home abuse attorneys who will fight to recover all that you and your loved one deserve. With our experience in nursing home negligence matters, we thoroughly and carefully assess each individual case. We prepare each case for either settlement or trial in order to obtain compensation for injury, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. We help victims and their families hold these facilities accountable.
Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence Services
Dennis & Winningham Law are Chattanooga nursing home negligence attorneys who will fight to recover all the benefits you deserve. As a result of our experience in representing clients in nursing home negligence matters and through careful assessment and preparation, our nursing home negligence lawyers help victims and their families obtain cash settlements for injury, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Sometimes you can only achieve these positive outcomes by going to trial. However, in many cases Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham are able to obtain favorable settlements outside of the courtroom, making the experience less stressful for our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Here are some questions and answers to help you better understand nursing home neglect and provide important information to safeguard your loved one’s safety and rights.
Nursing Home Negligence
If Someone I Care About Appears to Have Been Injured by Neglect, Abuse or Mistreatment, or I Have Witnessed Unexplained Injuries, Should I Contact an Attorney?
Yes. Neglect is the failure of the facility, its employees, or service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress. If you suspect that a resident has been a victim of neglect or abuse, contact a Chattanooga nursing home attorney to discuss your concerns.
What Are the Rights of Residents of Tennessee and Georgia’s Nursing Homes?
The corporations that own Tennessee and Georgia nursing homes must take steps to protect resident rights.
Some of those resident rights include the right:
- to be free from physical and mental abuse and neglect;
- to live in safe, decent, and clean conditions;
- to live in a facility that does not admit more residents than it can safely accommodate while providing adequate nursing care;
- to receive appropriate assessment, management and treatment of pain;
- to be treated with respect for the resident’s dignity and individuality;
- to be given a written statement of all resident rights; and,
- to exercise all the constitutional, civil, and legal rights to which the resident is entitled by law.
What Are Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
Most of the time, a family member will not actually witness the abuse or neglect, so the only way they notice it is by recognizing the signs of abuse or neglect.
These include:
- Bedsores, also called decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers
- Falls with injuries and unexplained injuries
- Rapid weight loss or malnutrition
- Cracked lips or dehydration
- Unsanitary conditions
- Inadequate staffing or poor quality of staff
- Overmedicating patient
- Sudden changes in patient behavior or prognosis
- Signs of sexual abuse, venereal diseases, or genital infections
- Staff refusing or delaying visits by family to see resident
- A transfer to hospital for infection, wound care, or malnutrition
- A transfer to wound care clinic for unexplained wounds
- Immediate unexplained death.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Law Firm?
Most law firms work either on an hourly or on a contingency fee arrangement. Contingency means that, unlike an attorney that you pay per hour, the attorney is paid when and if they recover money in your case and then take a percentage of what is settled upon, plus any money spent to pursue your case, such as court fees, testifying expert fees, fees to obtain medical records.
How Long Does It Usually Take to Resolve (via Settlement or trial) a Nursing Home Case?
Dennis & Winningham Law are not personal injury settlement mills so we have time to focus on your nursing home case. As a result, we’re able to work far faster than most firms that “process” thousands of cases. The time it takes to resolve a case will vary depending on many factors, some of which include: the number of defendants, witnesses, and court scheduling.
What Is a Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Case Worth?
Chattanooga nursing home neglect cases range in value from zero to millions of dollars. The difference in value depends on many factors. We recommend calling our office and setting up a free strategy session with one of our experienced nursing home negligence attorneys to find the best approach to your individual case.
Contact a Chattanooga Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Lawyer
Dennis & Winningham Law will advise you of your loved one’s legal rights and will aggressively prosecute a claim whenever our investigation reveals any instances of negligence, which may permit you to obtain monetary recovery for harms and losses.
We Are There For You
- Same day, evening and weekend appointments
- Home and hospital visits for the severely injured
- Never a fee until we receive a settlement for you
- We will go to trial if a fair settlement is not obtained
- Serving Georgia and Tennessee
Our firm offers a free initial strategy session to all prospective clients, where you can discuss your case with Lupton Winningham or Tricia Dennis.
You have nothing to lose by calling our office at (423) 892-5533 or booking a free strategy session to speak with one of our experienced Chattanooga wrongful death lawyers.
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Personal injury
In almost all personal injury claims, insurance companies will offer you significantly less than what you deserve. It’s tempting to accept the first offer, especially if you are in a great deal of pain and unable to return to work. But if you’ve already taken a devalued settlement from the insurance company and your medical bills start to pile up, there’s little legal recourse to ask for more. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a Chattanooga personal injury lawyer before you even file a claim.
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Car Accidents
Chattanooga car accident lawyers Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham have recovered millions of dollars in Georgia and Tennessee for car and motor vehicle accident victims like you. If you or a loved one has been injured and need help with your medical bills, then you have come to the right place. Auto accident victims and their family members in East Tennessee and North Georgia can confidently rely on the experienced auto accident attorneys at Dennis & Winningham Law. We are the law firm that has compassionately, yet effectively, helped victims and their loved ones navigate the aftermath of difficult situations.
Trucking Accidents
Truck accidents in the United States are on the rise. Recent statistics show that almost 150,000 people are injured in truck accidents each year, and 6,000 people are killed. The regional area of Georgia and Tennessee is a crossroads and a center for car manufacturing, river traffic, and other industries. Large trucks, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles are constantly on the road. This has a downside as frequent truck accidents occur on I-75, I-24, I-59, Highway 153, U.S. 27, Amnicola Highway, Corridor J, and other roadways. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia or Tennessee truck accident, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.
Motorcycle Accidents
Experienced Chattanooga motorcycle accident lawyers Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham are avid fans of motorcycles, but they also realize how serious motorcycle accidents can be. With over 75 years of combined experience, Dennis & Winningham Law Injury Law knows the legal process to achieve fair compensation for motorcycle crash victims. Contact one of our lawyers today to learn more about how to start your motorcycle accident claim.
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ATV Accidents
Under both Tennessee and Georgia law, ATVs are not authorized for use on paved road, but children continue to bring ATVs on to our roads and highways. Georgia and Tennessee laws also prohibit the carrying of passengers on most ATVs, require children below the age of 16 to take approved ATV training courses, and require kids younger than 16 to wear helmets, eye protection, and over-the-ankle boots when operating ATVs. However, these requirements apply only when ATVs are operated on public lands, leaving kids essentially without protection when riding ATVs on private property.
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Bicycle Accidents
The most tragic type of bicycle crash is a bike-car collision. Cyclists are completely defenseless traveling on 30-pound bikes when they’re surrounded by 3,000-pound cars and trucks racing by them. Pedestrians, defective bike parts, recalled bike helmets, and other ineffective bicycle safety equipment can also cause bicycle accidents. Bike accidents can result in wrongful death or serious injuries such as broken bones, amputation, traumatic brain injury, neck, back, and spinal cord injuries.
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Boating Accidents
One of three factors usually cause boat accidents: an inexperienced boater, an intoxicated operator, or a boat malfunction. More than a third of both fatal and non-fatal boat accidents are alcohol-related. It is estimated that boat operators with a blood alcohol content of .10 or higher are 10 times more likely to be injured or killed in a boat accident than sober operators.
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Nursing Home Abuse
No one ever expects a family member or friend to be the victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. However, abuse and neglect do occur every day and in many ways.
Dennis & Winningham Law are Chattanooga nursing home abuse attorneys who will fight to recover all that you and your loved one deserve. With our experience in nursing home negligence matters, we thoroughly and carefully assess each individual case. We prepare each case for either settlement or trial in order to obtain compensation for injury, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. We help victims and their families hold these facilities accountable.
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Premises Liability
Premises liability is a vital facet of personal injury law, placing responsibility on property owners for maintaining a safe environment. When accidents occur due to negligence or hazardous conditions on someone’s property, victims have the right to seek compensation. This encompasses incidents like slip and falls or inadequate security leading to assaults. Dennis & Winningham Law excel in handling these complex cases, tirelessly pursuing justice for our clients.
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