A victim of an accident or neglect could be entitled to claim care home compensation, and we may be able to pursue a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.
If you are looking into pursuing a claim yourself, or looking into pursuing damages on behalf of somebody else, our team is more than happy to provide free, no-obligation legal advice here now. When we can take on a claim on a No Win, No Fee basis, this means that we can write off our legal fees if a case is not successful, subject to the agreed terms and conditions in place.
Care home compensation claims for neglect
A victim of neglect could be entitled to claim care home compensation if they have suffered any form of injury or loss as a result of neglect that has taken place. Whether a lack of care has resulted in people’s welfare being neglected, or whether injuries or suffering have occurred as a result of neglect, the victim could be entitled to pursue damages.
The whole reason why care homes operate is so that the elderly and vulnerable can be taken care of, so there is no excuse when it comes to neglect taking place. Standards must be high and the quality of care must be exceptional to make sure that residents are comfortable and looked after, and their needs are appropriately met. If this is not the case, that is when a care home compensation claim could be pursued.
We appreciate that the actual victim themselves may be unable to pursue the case easily, which is why they can benefit from the assistance of an authorised representative or litigation friend. These are the formal terms that we use in respect of those who are involved in the case on behalf of someone else. So, whether you are an actual victim yourself, or if you are a family member or friend looking at helping somebody, please do not hesitate to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.
Injuries in a care home environment
A care home compensation case could also arise from an injury suffered by residents as a result of some kind of oversight or neglect on the part of the staff and owners. Again, speaking in respect of the elderly and vulnerable residents, there is the additional need to make sure that the environment is safe to avoid injuries occurring. If this is not the case, and risk assessments have not been completed or are not being properly complied with, injured victims could be entitled to pursue compensation for any pain, suffering and loss of amenity that has been caused.
From bed falls due to a lack of safety rails, to slips, trips and falls on the property due to uneven surfaces or defects, these are the kinds of hazards that could potentially lead to a successful claim.
Again, our team is happy to provide free, no-obligation legal advice, so please do not hesitate to contact us here now should you need to do so.
The importance of protecting the vulnerable
The importance of protecting the elderly and the vulnerable is absolutely important to get right. This is why care home providers must make sure that their practices and the behaviour of their staff and employees are always focused on the best interests of the residents. If this is not the case, we face people risking injury and suffering, as we have outlined above.
