FALL-RELATED INJURIES IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES ✅ GENERAL ✅ SERVICES

STAGE 1: Initial Consultation and Preliminary Case Assessment

Attorney's Actions:

Communicates with the injured person or their relatives

Collects primary information about the fall (location, date, circumstances, severity of injuries)

Determines possible facility liability (staff negligence, hazardous conditions, lack of supervision)

Assesses the case's prospects based on evidence and legal grounds

STAGE 2: Incident Investigation and Evidence Collection

Attorney's Actions:

Requests medical records (from hospital, EMS, nursing home)
Collects photo/video from surveillance cameras
Analyzes the facility's incident reports
Interviews witnesses and staff members
Engages experts if needed (medical, technical)

STAGE 3: Sending Demand Letter and Pre-Litigation Negotiations

Attorney's Actions:

Files formal demand letter to insurance company or facility

Negotiates compensation (medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress)

Evaluates additional damages if needed (e.g., loss of earning capacity)

Cost: Percentage of compensation (typically 30-40% if payment is received)

STAGE 4: Filing a Lawsuit (If Settlement Fails)

Attorney's Actions:

Prepares and files the complaint

Represents client at hearings and pretrial conferences

Files motions, responds to defendant's pleadings

Coordinates witness and expert testimony

Handles case through verdict or court settlement

Cost:

Attorney typically works on contingency fee basis (paid from compensation)

Court costs (experts, filing fees etc.): $2,000 - $15,000

STAGE 5: Judgment Enforcement or Compensation Payment

Attorney's Actions:

Monitoring actual payment disbursement
Calculating final amount after expense deductions
Providing support in case of payment delays or avoidance
Advising on tax and medical implications (e.g., Medicaid impact)

Cost: Included in contingency fee (30-40%)

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What is included in the service ?

Full situation assessment: collection of medical, therapeutic, and care records.
Incident condition analysis: review of negligence, inadequate supervision, or non-compliance with safety standards.
Claim evaluation: hip fractures, head trauma, broken bones.
Document preparation: complaint, official requests to the facility, filing a lawsuit.
Negotiations with insurers or litigation.
Compensation support: medical bills, pain and suffering, care expenses, physiotherapy.

Why should you consult a lawyer?

Facilities have legal responsibility for providing a reasonable standard of care and safety.
Understaffing, inadequate equipment, or poorly maintained environments are common causes of falls and injuries in the elderly.
Without professional analysis and legal support, proving the facility’s fault can be challenging.
A lawyer will expedite the case and secure compensation for treatment or relocation to a safer facility.

What will the lawyer do?

Investigate the case: gather photos, witness statements, care records, history of similar incidents.
Assess risks: whether the fall was preventable (e.g., overcrowded corridors, poor lighting, slippery floors, improper use of assistive devices).
Formulate demands: compensation for medical costs, therapy, loss of quality of life, pain and suffering, ongoing care.
Negotiate or litigate: pursue the most favorable outcome — pre-trial settlement or court proceedings.

Under what conditions is the service provided?

If the fall was caused by inadequate supervision or negligence of the facility’s staff.
If the incident occurred due to failure to ensure a safe environment (torn carpets, lack of handrails, wet floors, etc.).
If improperly selected or misused mobility aids were involved.
If the fall resulted in significant injury: hip fracture, head trauma, internal bleeding, death.
If the incident is relatively recent and the statute of limitations has not expired.

Other useful information

Time limits: It’s crucial to act quickly — many states have a 1–2 year deadline.

Compensation covers: treatment, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, relocation, lifelong care.

What you get from us: a personalized action plan, clear evidence collection timeline, ongoing communication, ethical approach, and maximum protection of your interests.