Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm, Missouri Long-Term Care Injury Attorneys
Nursing home injuries are a grave issue that affects the most vulnerable individuals in our society. In Missouri, Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm stands as a leading advocate for victims of nursing home abuse and negligence. Combining deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach, Dr. Brad Bradshaw is committed to helping those harmed in nursing facilities find justice and receive compensation.
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s dual qualifications as a physician and attorney provide him with unique insights into both the medical and legal aspects of nursing home injuries, making his firm exceptionally equipped to handle these complex cases.
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Understanding Nursing Home Injuries
Injuries in nursing homes can range from physical to psychological harm, stemming from various forms of neglect and abuse. Common injuries include bedsores, fractures from falls, malnutrition, dehydration, and emotional distress. These issues often arise from understaffing, inadequate training, or outright abuse. The consequences for residents can be severe, impacting their health and diminishing their quality of life. Recognizing and addressing these injuries promptly can prevent further harm and provide a basis for legal action.
Dr. Brad Bradshaw's Expertise in Nursing Home Injury Cases
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm has a distinguished track record in handling cases of medical malpractice in nursing homes. By meticulously analyzing medical records, staffing logs, and regulatory compliance data, Dr. Bradshaw is able to construct compelling legal arguments. His firm understands the intricate legal framework governing nursing homes in Missouri, which includes federal and state regulations that protect residents. This comprehensive knowledge ensures that all avenues for addressing negligence are thoroughly explored and leveraged in favor of the injured.
Legal Remedies for Nursing Home Injuries
The Code of Federal Regulations states all residents have “the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion,” (CFR 483.13). When nursing home staff disregards such standards, elderly members of our community suffer, and so do their loved ones. Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm understands your frustration, and work diligently to hold nursing homes and staff accountable, bringing justice to you and your families. Legal remedies in cases of nursing home injuries are multifaceted. Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm assists clients in:
- Filing personal injury lawsuits:
These can address direct injuries caused by staff or institutional negligence.
Seeking compensatory and punitive damages: Compensation covers medical bills, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and punitive damages intended to punish egregious behavior and deter future misconduct.
- Navigating regulatory reporting requirements:
Ensuring that all legal and regulatory steps are taken to report and address the abuse.
The aim is to not only secure financial compensation but also to enforce changes in policy and practice that improve the safety and well-being of all residents.
The Role of Dr. Brad Bradshaw's Law Firm in Nursing Home Injury Cases
The role of Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm extends beyond traditional legal services. The firm advocates for comprehensive reforms in nursing home operations to prevent future injuries. Through litigation and advocacy, they work to shine a light on systemic issues that lead to resident harm. This proactive approach helps to raise industry standards and enforce stricter compliance with existing laws.
Investigating Nursing Home Injuries
Investigating nursing home injuries requires a thorough and sensitive approach. Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s team collaborates with medical experts, forensic specialists, and investigators to uncover the truth behind alleged abuse and neglect. This often involves interviewing staff and witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and conducting detailed reviews of health records. Each investigation is conducted with the utmost respect for the affected individuals and their families, ensuring that their stories are heard and validated.
To prove neglect, you need a highly skilled lawyer with a track record of winning settlements and verdicts; the legal team you have may determine whether your case has a favorable outcome. Understanding nursing home abuse requires a knowledge of both medicine and unique Missouri laws. Dr. Bradshaw has the specialized medical training to understand injuries fully, and is also an experienced trial lawyer who can take the guesswork out of finding quality legal representation.
Negotiating Settlements and Litigating Nursing Home Injury Cases
Negotiating settlements in nursing home injury cases requires a strategic and informed approach. Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm is skilled in calculating the full extent of damages and negotiating with nursing homes and insurance companies to achieve fair settlements. When necessary, Dr. Bradshaw is prepared to take cases to trial, utilizing his extensive knowledge of both law and medicine to advocate powerfully on behalf of his clients. And with years of trial experience, Dr. Brad Bradshaw isn’t afraid to take matters to trial if need be.
Supporting Nursing Home Injury Victims
More often than not, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are a family’s only option for providing their loved one with round-the-clock care. Families put their trust in these facilities to show their loved ones exceptional, specialty care. Unfortunately, not every family member receives the care they deserve, and some become the victims of neglect.
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm is dedicated to helping victims of abuse and their family members receive the financial compensation they deserve. We believe in holding medical providers accountable to the professional standards they vowed to uphold. Support for victims and their families is a cornerstone of Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s practice. The firm prioritizes clear and consistent communication, ensuring that clients are fully informed throughout the legal process. Emotional support is also provided, recognizing that dealing with nursing home injuries can be a traumatic experience for families.
Empowering Justice for Nursing Home Injury Victims in Missouri
In Missouri, 1 in 10 individuals 60 years and older will experience nursing home abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Unfortunately, since becoming nationally recognized as a problem by the U.S. National Research Council in 1970, elder abuse has only increased. To combat the devastating effects of elder abuse in long-term care and nursing home facilities, you need an experienced legal representative on your side. Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm is dedicated to empowering justice and promoting accountability. By taking on challenging cases and seeking justice for those harmed, the firm has become a leader in the field of elder law. Their efforts help to ensure that nursing homes uphold the highest standards of care and respect for their residents.
Let Our Medical Legal Team Help You
If you believe that you or your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, we can start investigating your claim now and provide you with legal recourse. Dr. Brad Bradshaw, surgeon, physician, and attorney, has the special knowledge and skill required to read medical records, pinpoint exactly where and when the abuse and resulting injuries occurred, and defend them in a court of law. Working individually and in association with other attorneys, we have successfully resolved neglect cases, such as medication errors, financial abuse, and both physical and emotional abuse.
There is no cost for an initial consultation, and all calls and questions are confidential.
There are state and federal laws in place to protect individuals from nursing home abuse, so it is crucial to hire an attorney who understands these specific regulations. The Nursing Home Reform Act (1987) states that all long-term care and nursing home facilities must:
- Review the individual’s needs and health status
- Create a plan for each resident’s specific needs
- Understand a resident’s activity level and change activities that fit the individual
- Keep residents as healthy as possible
- Create and maintain adequate and accessible medical records
- Have the correct amount of staffing to meet individuals’ needs
- Ensure that each resident has proper nutrition, hygiene, and hydration
- Take proactive cautions to prevent falls
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm ensures success not only through our experienced team of attorneys, but through access to expert medical witnesses and independent medical examiners when needed.
Along with receiving financial compensation, it is essential to report any elder abuse to the correct agency. By reporting the incident, you can hold the nursing home and the abusers accountable for their misconduct, and also ensure that the same abuse does not happen to other families. In Missouri, you can report abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS).
Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm is a crucial ally for victims of nursing home injuries in Missouri. With a unique blend of medical knowledge and legal prowess, Dr. Bradshaw advocates tirelessly for the rights of the elderly and seeks to bring about meaningful change in the long-term care system. His firm’s dedication to justice, combined with a compassionate approach to client relations, ensures that victims receive both the compensation and the dignity they deserve. Through their efforts, Dr. Brad Bradshaw’s Law Firm continues to make a significant impact on the lives of many, championing the cause of the most vulnerable in our society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most common signs of neglect in long-term care or nursing home patients include:
- Bed injuries/asphyxiation
- Pressure ulcers (bed sores)
- Dehydration
- Emotionally upset or agitated, withdrawn and non-communicative
- Any incident involving broken bones, especially a fractured hip
- Head injuries
- Infections
- Instances of wandering/elopement
- Malnutrition
- Rapid weight loss or weight gain; signs of malnutrition
- Reluctance to speak in staff members’ presence
- Unexplained or unexpected death of the resident
- Unexplained injuries such as wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts in various stages of healing
- Unsanitary and unclean conditions
- Unusual or sudden changes in behavior (fear of being touched, sucking, biting, rocking)
- Wanting to be isolated from others
- Injuries requiring emergency treatment or hospitalization
- Any injury or death occurring during or shortly after an episode of wandering (including outside the facility)
- Heavy medication or sedation
- One resident injures another resident
- Resident is frequently ill, and the illnesses are not promptly reported to the physician and family
Elder abuse can range from taking advantage of an older person to physically abusing or neglecting them. The most common types of elder abuse include:
- Physical abuse – hitting, pushing, or sexual abuse
- Mental abuse – creating mental anguish, intimidating, or threatening
- Financial scams – using the resources of an older adult without their consent and for an individual’s benefit
- Neglect – failing to take physical care of an older person, often resulting in physical problems, lack of respect for existing medical issues, or prolonged and continual deprivation of food or water
In any given year, 1 in 10 individuals 60 years or older will experience nursing home abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. That is 10% of individuals over 60 who will experience physical, mental, or financial abuse or neglect. If you or a loved one may be suffering, contact Dr. Brad Bradshaw today for expert legal representation.
