If your loved one honorably served our nation in the military only to experience neglect and abuse in a nursing home, help is available. Determining the best course of civil action is possible with a free case evaluation.
Veterans are highly respected members of our communities and any mistreatment of them is unacceptable. As residents of nursing home facilities, they deserve to live out their golden years surrounded by quality caregivers.
An Oklahoma City veterans neglect and abuse lawyer fights for the rights of those who experience mistreatment that results in harm. If your loved one suffered neglect and abuse that resulted in hospitalization or even death, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm now. We collect no fee unless we win your case.
Signs and Symptoms of Possible Veterans Neglect and Abuse
Your loved one may not share their experiences due to fear of retaliation from their abuser. According to the National Center for Elder Abuse, the following types of neglect and abuse are possible to the elderly by their caregivers:
- Physical—visible abuse that causes welts, wounds, and injuries
- Psychological—verbal abuse that affects a resident’s emotions, often causing depression
- Financial—those with cognitive impairments suffer more economic losses than those without such impairments
- Social—a form of abuse where a resident is isolated from friends and family
Neglect and abuse of the elderly is never acceptable. When the abuse involves a veteran, it is especially disheartening.
Veteran Status
The Veterans Administration (VA) defines a veteran as anyone who served in the active military, naval, or air service. It can also include current and former members of the Reserves and National Guard called to active duty by a federal order.
Veterans may qualify for nursing home care through the VA. Those applying for benefits must meet certain eligibility requirements. However, no matter where they decide to reside, they trust their caregivers to provide them with the quality care they need as they age.
If your loved one suffered from neglect and abuse as a U.S. veteran in a nursing home, an Oklahoma City veterans neglect and abuse lawyer may help you. Contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm now for a free case evaluation.
Wrongful Death and Your Veteran Loved One
Having your loved one survive their military experience only to die due to negligence is devastating. If your loved one died as the result of the neglect and abuse they suffered in a nursing home, you may qualify for a wrongful death claim.
Losing your loved one in such a heartbreaking circumstance is not fair. While no amount of money can replace the void left by their absence, filing a wrongful death claim can hold the nursing home accountable for their actions. This, in turn, can possibly prevent the same thing from happening to another resident.
Nursing homes are often understaffed with workers who are underpaid and overwhelmed, according to a report by PBS. This is no excuse for the mistreatment of your loved one. While some nursing home employees may care for your loved one appropriately, one stressed employee can harm them forever.
Depending upon your relationship with the decedent, you may qualify for compensation for their final medical expenses, funeral costs, and mental anguish. However, your time of grief is no time to deal with the details of your case.
If your loved one served their country only to experience death at the hands of those entrusted with their care, let us help you through this difficult time.
For a free legal consultation with a Oklahoma City Veterans Neglect and Abuse Lawyer serving Oklahoma City, call (800) 842-6336
Insurance Company Offers
When an insurance company contacts you to offer a settlement, they do so in order to protect their best interests and not yours. The amount they offer may seem like a large amount; however, it is most likely just enough for them to settle your claim quickly.
Do not accept any insurance company offer without legal representation. By doing so, you may forfeit your right to pursue possible compensation later should your loved one’s condition worsen.
The statute of limitations is a state law that sets strict timelines for pursuing civil action. Whether you file a personal injury or a wrongful death lawsuit, you must do so within the allotted time. This is why it is imperative that you reach out to an Oklahoma City veterans neglect and abuse lawyer as soon as possible.
Missing the deadline for filing your case may bar you from pursuing compensation forever. Your loved one’s experience with neglect and/or abuse deserves justice. It is especially upsetting when they unselfishly served our nation to protect others from harm.
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Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Fights for Veterans’ Rights
At Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we fight hard for the rights of our nation’s great veterans. We aggressively take on insurance companies to secure fair compensation for you or your loved one. If necessary, we are ready to go to trial.
Insurance companies want to protect their client—the nursing home. As personal injury lawyers, we want to protect the victim. We take neglect and abuse of the elderly very seriously and we will not settle until we obtain the best outcome possible for your case.
Do not miss your chance to hold a negligent nursing home accountable for the harm they caused your veteran loved one. Their sacrifice to the nation is something to honor. Let us help ease your burden and concerns during this most difficult time.
Contacting Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can allow you to focus more on your loved one and less on the case. Call us today for your free case evaluation. There is no fee unless we secure compensation for you.
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