Few things are more painful than learning that your loved one suffered abuse and neglect while in a care facility, especially if it leads to his or her unfortunate death. The compassionate and responsive Chicago nursing home abuse lawyers at Therman Law Offices are available to discuss your potential claim against the care facility and/or individuals who are responsible for your loved one’s harm. Although no amount of money can truly make your family whole again after an unnecessary and avoidable loss, it can help ease the financial burden associated with the situation. Contact us today to learn more about your rights and potential options.
In a recent case, the estate of a woman who died at a nursing home as a resident brought a claim against the facility alleging that the operators of the facility were negligent in causing her death and also caused her to suffer before her passing. More specifically, the estate alleged that the facility failed to provide appropriate care and that this resulted in a broken hip.
The defendant responded to the case by filing a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration of the dispute and attached a copy of the voluntary arbitration agreement that the decedent signed when she was admitted. The estate argued that the woman did not have the appropriate mental capacity to enter into the agreement when she signed it. The court rejected this argument and entered an order compelling arbitration of some of the claims in the case. It stayed the wrongful death claim until the arbitration was completed.