Guidance and assistance through a care home negligence claim.
Care home negligence is distressing, and it violates the trust we place in people to look after our vulnerable loved ones. When this trust is broken, it is important that the individuals involved are held accountable and protocols are corrected.
You may be entitled to compensation if you or your loved one has suffered from care home negligence.
At David W Harris, our specialist medical negligence solicitors can assist you in taking steps towards addressing the negligence that occurred and ensuring you are compensated.
When you work with us, you will find our solicitors to be supportive and understanding, progressing matters at a pace that is comfortable for you and communicating in English or Welsh to suit you. Our team holds the Lexcel accreditation for our outstanding client care, so you can trust us to be supportive and professional at every stage of your case.
If you or someone you love has suffered due to care home negligence, please contact our team today, who can take swift action to prevent further mistreatment and begin gathering evidence.
Our care home negligence solicitors can help with matters including:
- Neglect and poor standards of care
- Physical or emotional abuse
- Medication errors
- Falls and injuries in care homes
We have care home negligence experts at each of our local offices in Pontypridd, Swansea and Talbot Green and we can arrange a meeting that is local and convenient to you.
We recognise how daunting it can be to raise a claim against a care home or nursing home. Our team will support you at every step of the process to protect you and your loved ones.
Consult our care home negligence solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd or Talbot Green
You can contact your local David W Harris office in Pontypridd, Swansea or Talbot Green.
Alternatively, please use our simple online enquiry form to book a free initial chat with one of our care home negligence solicitors in South Wales. We respond promptly to all enquiries.
Our experience with care home negligence
Neglect and poor standards of care
Neglect in care homes or nursing homes can take many forms, including a lack of assistance with eating, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, and a failure to meet medical needs.
When standards of care fall below acceptable levels, residents can suffer serious physical and mental harm.
Our care home solicitors can investigate the care provider and whether they’ve breached their duty, gathering evidence to support your claim and guiding you through the legal process.
Physical or emotional abuse
Deliberate physical harm, verbal intimidation, inappropriate restraint, and emotional or financial manipulation all constitute abuse.
A lawyer for nursing home abuse can help to protect vulnerable residents from abuse that can have lasting physical or psychological effects.
We will pursue justice through a care home claim and report the event to the proper authorities, ensuring that the care home makes urgent changes to prevent further issues.
Medication errors
Medication mistakes in care homes can lead to severe health complications, particularly for elderly individuals with lasting or complex medical needs.
If a loved one has suffered from missed doses, overdoses, or has been given the wrong medication entirely, then you may have reason to make a claim.
A nursing home injury lawyer can assess the medical protocols that should have been followed and advise on whether the care home is liable for any harm caused. From there, we can help you to make a claim for compensation and ensure that future care meets the proper standards.
Falls and injuries in care homes
For elderly and vulnerable individuals, falls are some of the most common causes of injury and can result in serious consequences such as fractures, hospitalisation, and lasting or exacerbated mobility issues.
Care home solicitors can investigate how the fall happened and whether it was preventable through proper risk assessment, equipment use, or supervision.
If so, we will support you to make a claim for compensation to address the suffering and recovery ahead, then ensure that safety measures are improved for the future.
Common questions about care home negligence claims
What is care home negligence?
Care home negligence occurs when the resident of a care home receives substandard care that causes injury, illness, or a general decline in their physical or mental health.
This could include direct abuse, neglect, being left with poor hygiene, medical errors in medicine dosages or treatment plans, and a lack of supervision.
Care home claims are a form of legal action that can be brought against a care home or nursing home when their duty of care is breached, leading to harm for their resident.
How do I know if someone is being neglected or abused in a care home?
It can be difficult and emotionally distressing to look into matters when you worry that someone you know, and love is being abused in a care home.
Signs of nursing home injuries could include sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, unexplained injuries, pressure sores, emotional withdrawal, and unease around care home staff.
Look out for changes in physical condition or behaviour that seem unusual, inexplicable, or distressing. If you suspect neglect or mistreatment, a lawyer for nursing home abuse can take the appropriate legal action.
Can I make a claim on behalf of someone?
Yes, you can make a care home claim on behalf of a loved one or relative who lacks the mental capacity to act independently.
David W Harris’ care home solicitors can guide you through the legal process, making sure that your claim is made in accordance with the law and that the injured party secures appropriate compensation.
What evidence is needed to support a care home negligence claim?
When supporting a care home negligence claim, your solicitor will help you to collect evidence, including medical records, photographs of injuries, incident reports, witness statements, and notes detailing the resident’s condition.
Our expert nursing home injury lawyers will gather and present this evidence effectively, putting together a strong case for appropriate compensation in care home negligence cases.
Is there a time limit for making a care home negligence claim?
Yes. Typically, you have three years to bring a care home claim starting from either the date of the negligent treatment, or from when it was discovered.
It can be difficult to establish a time frame when you’re working with individuals who lack mental capacity, and there are often exceptions to the three-year rule.
A nursing home negligence lawyer can advise you on the specific deadlines that you’ll need to be mindful of, ensuring that matters are progressed swiftly with minimum delays.
Consult our care home negligence solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd or Talbot Green
You can contact your local David W Harris office in Pontypridd, Swansea or Talbot Green.
Alternatively, please use our simple online enquiry form to book a free initial chat with one of our care home negligence solicitors in South Wales. We respond promptly to all enquiries.