Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Settlements

How Much Are Nursing Home Settlements?

Nursing home settlements are a form of compensation agreed upon by both the family and the care facility, while verdicts are awards determined by a judge or jury in court.

Nursing home settlement amounts depend on the unique facts of each case, including the victim’s injuries, their medical bills, and the evidence proving abuse or neglect took place.

Generally speaking, nursing home abuse settlements can be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.

A settlement for nursing home abuse often allows families to receive money faster than a trial. However, if a settlement isn’t reached, you can still hold the facility accountable for your loved one’s injuries in court.

At Sokolove Law, we have decades of experience helping those impacted by nursing home abuse seek compensation for their injuries.

Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

The average settlement for nursing home neglect and abuse is around $400,000. We’ve secured much higher amounts for our clients, with many families receiving over $1 Million.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if we can fight for a nursing home settlement on your behalf.

Our Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Settlements

As of December 2024, Sokolove Law has recovered more than $280 Million in nursing home abuse compensation for families nationwide.

Some of our past nursing home abuse settlements and verdicts include: 

• $2.2 Million for an elderly woman in Rhode Island who suffered a heart attack
• $2 Million for a Massachusetts woman who passed away after her catheter became infected from not being changed
• $1.5 Million for a Minnesota woman with stage 4 bedsores
• $1.18 Million for an Indiana nursing home patient
• $600,000 on behalf of an Alzheimer’s patient in Massachusetts
• $1.35 Million for an Alabama patient with a shoulder injury
• $1 Million for a man whose mother passed away in California
• $890,000 for a woman in Kentucky
• $1.11 Million for a Florida woman who suffered a heart attack in care
• $1.75 Million for an elderly man in Massachusetts who passed away in a fire caused by neglect
• $500,000 for a New York patient with diabetes
• $2 Million for a California woman with dementia who passed away after being denied care

While there’s never a guarantee of success, we'll fight hard to get you everything you're entitled to. There are no hourly fees, and we only get paid if we're able to secure compensation in your case.

Who Can Pursue Nursing Home Abuse Settlements?

Whether you have the right to sue a nursing home for abuse depends on your relationship to the victim, what injuries the victim suffered, each state’s laws, and other factors.

With nursing home abuse lawsuits, the victim who has suffered abuse or neglect may be too frail to take legal action on their own, or they may have passed away from the injuries they suffered.

Those who may be eligible to pursue a nursing home settlement include the: 

• Nursing home resident or victim themselves if able
• Spouse of the victim
• Victim’s dependents, family members, or children
• Representative of the victim’s estate

As a national nursing home abuse law firm, we can help families across the country seek justice and compensation after an instance of abuse or neglect.

Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the nursing home abuse laws in each state and can determine if you may qualify for a settlement.

How to Seek Nursing Home Lawsuit Settlements

Pursuing a nursing home lawsuit settlement can be emotionally draining, especially if you try to handle it on your own. When you work with Sokolove Law, our team can take care of every step of the legal process for you.

We can do all of the heavy lifting if you have a case, from gathering the evidence to negotiating a nursing home neglect settlement amount on your behalf.

We help our clients and their families focus on their own lives and heal from the trauma of being injured by those responsible for their care and well-being.

Deadlines on Nursing Home Negligence Settlements

There’s only a limited amount of time to pursue nursing home negligence settlements due to state laws known as statutes of limitations.

In most states, you have 2-3 years to take legal action after your loved one has been injured or has passed away. However, this deadline can vary depending on where your case is filed.

It’s important to contact a law firm as soon as possible, so you don’t miss your chance for compensation. Once the deadline passes, you won’t be able to seek a nursing home abuse settlement again.

Determining Nursing Home Settlement Amounts

While it’s challenging to predict nursing home settlement amounts, there are a variety of unique factors in each case that can influence the potential payout amount.

Nursing home settlement amounts are often influenced by:

• The severity of abuse or neglect
• The cost of any medical treatment needed
• The strength of evidence in the case
• How much money the nursing facility or their insurance company has available

While no one can predict a settlement amount, our nursing home abuse lawyers can help you understand your options and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.

We’re compassionate with those who turn to us — and relentless with those who’ve done them wrong. Let us fight hard to get your family the results you deserve.

Nursing Home Abuse Settlements

Abuse can cause residents to suffer serious physical injuries and trauma. Nursing home abuse settlement amounts often depend on a resident’s injuries, the duration of the abuse, and their medical bills.

Compensation for nursing home abuse not only provides financial relief but also holds the responsible parties accountable, which can create a safer environment for all residents.

Nursing Home Neglect Settlement Cases

Nursing home neglect occurs when staff members fail to provide a resident with necessary care, resulting in harm. In these cases, nursing home neglect settlement amounts may be influenced by the cost of treating injuries linked to the negligence.

After a California woman’s mother-in-law developed a UTI and bedsores from not being changed, we secured $1 Million on their behalf.

By seeking a nursing home neglect settlement, you may be able to relocate your loved one to a better facility that can provide them with the care they deserve.

Nursing Home Wrongful Death Settlement Amounts

When abuse or neglect causes a nursing home resident to pass away, their loved ones are often left with unexpected financial burdens as they navigate their grief.

Nursing home wrongful death settlements can help pay for funeral costs and burial expenses, outstanding medical bills, and the emotional toll on surviving family members.

Nursing Home Abuse Settlements vs. Verdicts

Many lawsuits result in nursing home abuse settlements, which can spare families the stress of a trial. However, if a settlement isn't reached, the case may proceed to court for a trial, where a judge or jury decides the verdict.

Nursing home lawsuit settlements are often the more practical option for victims, as settling out of court can take less time. Sadly, elderly victims of abuse or neglect may not have the time required for a trial.

Additional advantages of nursing home abuse settlements are:

• Decision-making flexibility
• Maintaining privacy of the abuse details
• Speeding up the process

Nursing home verdicts don’t guarantee compensation, since any results can be appealed. On the other hand, the terms of a nursing home settlement and the exact amount that will be awarded are agreed upon by both parties.

Get Help Pursuing a Nursing Home Neglect Settlement

If you or a loved one experienced abuse or neglect in an assisted living facility, you may be able to hold the staff accountable and seek justice through a nursing home abuse lawsuit settlement.

As a national nursing home abuse law firm, Sokolove Law can help families in all 50 states pursue nursing home neglect settlements.

Over the last 45 years, we’ve secured over $280 Million for victims of abuse and their loved ones.

There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our nursing home neglect attorneys. We only get paid if you do, so you can take legal action without facing any financial risk.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free, no-obligation case review.

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