Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Negligence

Compassionate advocacy from Purdy Law, LLC

Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult decision. You want what’s best for them, and sometimes that means support beyond what can be provided at home. But what happens when the facilities we trust to care for our most vulnerable family members fail us?

Negligent Nursing Home Care

Nursing homes charge a lot of money for the care they provide your loved one. Yet, most of the services they provide are performed by the lowest-paid employees with the least medical training.

These workers regularly lack proper supervision. The records they keep are often poor or even fraudulent. Facilities are often understaffed or staffed with people who aren’t qualified, screened, or trained to do the work they are asked to do.

This lack of oversight can lead to devastating, sometimes fatal, injuries. Falls, bedsores, medication errors, abuse, and untreated medical conditions are just a few common failures of nursing facilities.

The Importance of Experienced Legal Advice

Nursing home negligence cases require experience and a deep understanding of regulations. These facilities are highly regulated, and you will need an attorney who knows the standards of care the law requires.

In South Carolina, it is rare for a nursing home case to settle without filing a lawsuit. That is because insurance companies and physicians fight these claims vigorously. Before you can file a suit, state law requires that a Notice of Intent be filed with the court. This notice must be accompanied by an Affidavit of Expert – a statement from an expert who will attest that the facility, physician, and/or staff violated their standard of care.

An experienced attorney skilled in complex nursing home cases can guide you through these steps to protect your family’s rights. Attorney Jennifer Purdy has a proven record of resolving nursing home cases, including a $29.5 million verdict for a client against a nursing home and its affiliated companies.

Contact Purdy Law, LLC for Nursing Home Negligence Cases

If you believe your loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence, contact Purdy Law, LLC to discuss your concerns and learn how we can help you seek justice.