In the eventuality that a family finds that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, there are very important and life-saving decisions to be made. First of all, the loved one who is being abused should be immediately removed from the nursing home and placed in the care of a loving and trusted family member or a thoroughly-vetted long term care facility. The elderly person should be given prompt medical and psychological evaluations so that extensive injuries can be treated or prevented. Medical and psychological problems should be documented and evaluated if required for evidence in a case against the nursing home facility.

After making certain that your loved one is safe, healthy, and properly cared for by a physician and nurse staff, you must decide what legal actions will be right for your family to pursue on behalf of your loved one. Our Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyers can provide the link between the emotional turmoil and the unknown legal arena. The Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyers at Jack Bernstein & Associates are certified by the American Bar Association and by the state of Nevada and offer the most complete legal assistance available. Not only will our Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyer help you get justice for the suffering of your loved one, but pursuing your case will also aid in preventing abusive nursing home organizations from abusing and neglecting other families' loved ones as well. Your decision to employ our Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyers is a very important step in helping potentially thousands of people just like you who only wanted the best for their elderly loved ones.

There are two types of court proceedings that can occur with abuse situations in nursing homes. The first is a criminal trial in which the police arrest the violators on various charges and a court date is set for arraignment and jury selection, if the judge decides that the case will go to trial. The second court proceeding is a civil liability lawsuit. This type of proceeding awards restitution usually in monetary compensation, to a plaintiff who has been wronged. Often serious legal actions such as abuse are handled in both criminal and civil court. Many times, civil liability lawsuits are settled through mediation and arbitration before they are brought to trial in front of a judge and jury. The plaintiff has the right to refuse offers made by the defendant unless the judge decides that the arbitrator’s word is final and therefore closes negotiations. Either way, you will have comfort in knowing that our Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyers are looking out for you and your family’s best interests and will not act without your consideration every step of the way.

Our Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyers are your best defense in the courtroom for peace of mind and justice. They are available to answer questions, review evidence, interview witnesses, and provide support emotionally as you take a very important but very difficult step. Contact the experienced nursing home abuse attorneys in our Las Vegas office today for help with your case.