FAQs
Nursing Home Abuse

It depends on your state and your type of case.

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for lawsuits alleging personal injury from nursing home abuse and neglect must be filed within 5 years, starting from the date of the injury (or date it was discovered).

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Case factors like severity of injuries, negligence & liability, and whether or not the case goes to trial can impact the length of your case.

The average length of a nursing home abuse & neglect case is 699 days (or approximately 2 years). Nursing home abuse cases often take between 1 and 2 years to settle, but the length of a case will ultimately depend on the unique circumstances and factors of the case. 

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Settlements may be higher or lower depending on many case factors.

The average nursing home abuse settlement is $236,294.96 with cases often settling between $150,000 and $350,000.

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Settlements may be higher or lower depending on many case factors.

The average bedsore settlement can range from $10,000 to over $100,000 depending on various factors of this case. Most notably, these factors include the severity of the bedsore (stages I-IV), medical expenses, pain and suffering, evidence of negligence, and whether the facility had a history of similar issues. 

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Nursing home abuse can be broken down into five categories: physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, financial, and general neglect.

Common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect include unexplained injuries such as bruises, fractures, or burns, poor hygiene, malnutrition, or dehydration. Behavioral changes like withdrawal, depression, or fearfulness may also indicate mistreatment. Look for environmental red flags, such as unsanitary conditions or staff reluctance to answer questions about care.

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The first priority should be to get your loved one the medical treatment needed.

Additional steps to take if you suspect nursing home abuse: Alert authorities if you suspect imminent threat; report your suspicions to facility administrators; file a report with Department of Health & Senior Services; document occurrences of abuse and maintain a record of evidence.

Steps to Take if You Suspect Abuse

The state’s online reporting system is available 24/7, 365 days per year.

If you or a loved one have seen signs of neglect or abuse at a nursing home in Missouri, you may file a report using the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline’s online reporting system or by calling the hotline directly at (800) 392-0210. 

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Yes, you can sue a nursing home for sepsis.

Without urgent care, sepsis can lead to permanent tissue damage, organ failure, and death. To successfully bring a medical malpractice lawsuit, you need to show that the nursing home failed to provide a minimum standard of care.

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Sepsis is a serious condition that must be treated swiftly to avoid fatal consequences.

There are three stages of sepsis: systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), severe sepsis, and septic shock. As the condition worsens, the organs may start to malfunction. 

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Doctors rate the severity of bedsores into four stages.

Stage 1 bedsores are the least severe and easiest to treat. In a Stage 2 bedsore, there is a small break in the skin, which may be superficial or penetrate the epidermis. A Stage 3 bedsore may take on a crater-like appearance. It will break through the top layers of skin and into the fatty tissue. A Stage 4 bedsore is the most dangerous. If not treated effectively, they may be life-threatening.

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