Nursing homes are generally safe places you can entrust with your loved one's care. This is why it can be so devastating when something terrible happens at a nursing home. You may be lost and confused, unsure what to do after your loved one is injured.

Are you interested in pursuing a personal injury case after a case of nursing home abuse? This is what you need to know.

Nursing Homes Are Supposed to Have Regulations

Because people trust nursing homes with such a major responsibility, these companies have a lot of regulations and restrictions in place. Even if you do not have a specific contract in place with a nursing home, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim based on injuries your loved one faced in the home's care.

Nursing home regulations prevent your loved one from abuse. Abuse in a nursing home may result in injuries like:

• Cuts and bruises
• Broken bones
• Serious illness or worsening conditions
• Depression and anxiety
• Wrongful death

You also expect your loved one to be protected from neglect. Neglect can result in personal injuries like:

• Bedsores
• Worsening illness
• PTSD and anxiety

No matter the injuries your loved one has experienced, you have the option to pursue a personal injury case.

You Can Recover Personal Injury Compensation

Nursing home abuse and neglect can lead to personal injury compensation. First, you can expect to cover medical bills. The nursing home was negligent or reckless in providing your loved one with the necessary care, which means that you can hold them responsible for the medical bills that result.

You can also expect to cover other expenses, including long-term care expenses. These include expenses like rehabilitation and placement in another long-term facility.

Consult With a Personal Injury Attorney

A personal injury attorney can help you understand nursing home abuse and the potential to pursue a personal injury case. The steps can be a bit confusing, especially because you may not know exactly how to gather evidence, for example. Your attorney also helps you take your case to court if necessary. You may need to take your case to court if the other party refuses to accept responsibility or if they refuse to provide an adequate settlement.

Set up a consultation with a personal injury attorney to learn more. Your attorney will explain the process moving forward so you can take care of your loved one and pursue a case.