Your loved one resides in a nursing home, and one day, suffers an infection. If this infection may be the result of nursing home neglect or abuse, it may be beneficial to seek legal help. Speak with a Butte nursing home infection attorney, and you can review your legal options.
Everett Cook Law is available to help you with your nursing home infection case. To get started, discuss your case with a Butte nursing home abuse attorney from our team.
Why Choose Us at Everett Cook Law?
- We strive to handle your legal matters effectively. Our team has more than 40 years of combined experience and can provide you with personalized legal services and support based on the circumstances of your nursing home infection case.
- We have secured millions of dollars for our clients. Over the years, we have recorded outstanding case results for many clients in a wide range of personal injury cases.
- We are ready to fight for you. Read our client testimonials, and you may see why Butte residents often rely on us for legal representation in their time of need.
Types of Nursing Home Infections
A nursing home resident could experience an infection due to a weakened immune system, living in close quarters that may promote the spread of viruses and bacteria, poor hygiene, or other factors. Below are some of the types of infections reported at nursing homes:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Respiratory infection
- Skin infection
- Soft tissue infection
- Gastrointestinal (GI) infection
- Sepsis
If you believe that your loved one has a nursing home infection, bring them for a medical evaluation right away. Outside of this, if the infection may be the result of negligence from nursing home staff, you may want to consider alternate care options with a medical professional or the appropriate authorities.
What Types of Recoverable Damages Can I Receive in Montana?
Your nursing home infection lawyer in Butte may seek economic and non-economic damages that cover your tangible and intangible losses. Reasons why you could receive damages in your nursing home infection case include:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Relocation costs if you have to move your loved one to a new facility
- Burial and funeral expenses if you lose a loved one due to a fatal infection
To support your case for these and other damages, your lawyer may gather witness statements, medical records, and other proof.
How Long Do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim in Montana?
The statute of limitations for a nursing home abuse claim in Montana varies based on the claim’s nature.
Under Montana Code Annotated (MCA) § 27-2-204, for most personal injury claims, the statute of limitations is generally three years. Because of this, if your loved one’s infection may be due to nursing home abuse or neglect, you may have three years from the date of discovery to file a claim.
However, in accordance with MCA § 27-2-205, the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice action is two years from the date that an injury was discovered. Due to this, in many cases, if your loved one’s infection is related to medical malpractice, the statute of limitations to file a claim may be two years.
Call Our Butte Nursing Home Infection Attorney Today
Allow us to assist you with your nursing home infection case. For more information or to schedule a free case consultation, contact us online or call us at (406) 563-5005.