Mistakes to Avoid After a Nursing Home Abuse

Learn about the common mistakes to avoid after a nursing home abuse claim in this video, then call our South Carolina lawyers to get started.

Matthew Christian

Attorney, Founder, Partner University of South Carolina School of Law, South Carolina Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, U.S. District Court, U.S. Federal Courts, United States Supreme Court

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Attorney Matthew Christian dedicated his career to making corporations see his clients as people, rather than claim numbers. He strives to help the injured, including making long-term care facilities safer for residents.

Attorney Matthew is also very passionate about fighting for injury victims’ rights to compensation, going above and beyond to defend these rights. As a partner at Christian & Christian, Matt has helped pursue and obtain financial reparations for numerous accident victims from well-funded opponents, including major insurance companies.

Attorney Matthew Christian has experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases.

Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injuries

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Question:

What are some common mistakes to avoid after a nursing home abuse claim?

Answer:

When someone has a nursing home or an assisted living claim, some of the mistakes that really should be avoided is making sure that you don’t provide any statements to the other side. Of course, one of the biggest mistakes that people make is when they don’t contact an attorney immediately. Once the injury or neglect/abuse has occurred, it’s very important to contact a lawyer right away so that the lawyer can get involved to protect your loved ones and your family’s rights. They will make sure that any necessary evidence is preserved as well.

Another mistake that people make, and it’s a really big mistake, is not contacting a lawyer who is seasoned and has a history in pursuing nursing home and assisted living facility litigation.

Were you or a loved one seriously injured due to negligence in a nursing home and have questions about the common mistakes to avoid after a nursing home abuse claim? Contact our experienced South Carolina Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys today for a confidential consultation and legal case evaluation.