The victim of the abuse or neglect can file a claim. If the person who has been abused or neglected has a legal guardian, the legal guardian must file the claim on behalf of the person. In addition to bringing a claim on behalf of the victim, guardians can also pursue a claim to recover economic losses they have suffered, such as lost wages. Legal grounds for these claims are not limited to residential nursing homes, and claims for abuse or neglect can also be filed for injury caused by in-home assistance and supervision services.
The statute of limitations in Missouri is generally 5 years for cases of neglect and abuse. The statute of limitations in Illinois is generally 2 years for cases of neglect and abuse. Seek the advice of an elder abuse lawyer to better understand the varying elements that might affect deadlines, statutes of limitations, and restrictions on suing a nursing home for negligence.
Examples of the liable parties we can bring a case against include:
- Assisted living facilities
- Group homes
- In-home assistance and supervision services
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- State-run and private facilities