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$131 million

Car Accident

$131 Million verdict for the victim of a car accident in which the driver was over-served at a restaurant/bar.

$74 million

Personal Injury

$74 Million for the victim of a birth injury caused by medical malpractice in San Luis Obispo.

$45 million

Wrongful Death

$45 Million verdict for the wrongful death of a mother killed by a drunk driver.

$45 million

Motorcycle Accident

$45M settlement for a young man who suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by another driver while riding his motorcycle to work in Colorado.

$42 million

Motorcycle Accident

A car made a left turn in front of a motorcycle, ejecting the rider and passenger.

$40 million

Wrongful Death

$40 Million verdict for the wrongful death of a 33 year-old son.

$38 million

Brain Injury

$38.6 million for a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a fall from a hotel balcony while intoxicated.

$31.6 million

Brain Injury

$31.6 million for a young woman with a traumatic brain injury in Kern County, California.

$29.25 million

Brain Injury

$29.25 million win against State Farm for brain injury, after the policy was open

$26.6 million

Brain Injury

A truck parking brake malfunctioned crashing through a kitchen wall causing massive deep fryer burns.

$21.6 million

Motorcycle Accident

$21.6 million jury verdict in a contested motorcycle collision case (2016).

$20 million

Truck Accident

Fuel tanker exploded leaving the victim with a permanent brain injury.

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Frequently Asked Nursing Home Abuse Questions

What Is Considered Nursing Home or Elder Abuse?

A failure to provide for basic needs such as food, personal care, or protection from falls.
Physical abuse. This can be physical punishment, retaliation, over or under medicating, and physical harm from other patients.
Psychological or emotional abuse. Humiliation, yelling, criticizing, manipulation or threatening.
Cashing checks without permission, forging signatures, re-writing wills or powers of attorney.

It is mandatory in the state of Colorado to report elder abuse. Some types of abuse can be hard to detect and if the victim is cognitively impaired, there are additional challenges. The proper legal team will investigate to determine who is responsible for perpetrating the abuse, in addition to who is responsible for allowing it to happen.

Elderly victims are frequently too embarrassed or afraid to report abuse. Or, they may have a cognitive impairment which keeps them from being able to report it.

What Causes Nursing Home Neglect?

Many different factors can contribute to nursing home abuse, often related to understaffing and insufficient operation. Some of the most common causes of nursing home neglect include the following.

Understaffing: A lack of adequate staff members can lead to less nursing home residents receiving the care they need. The remaining staff cannot provide a high level of care that all residents need.
Staff burnout: Many nursing home staff members have to work long hours and are unable to process their stress in a healthy way. This may lead to mental and physical abuse of residents.
Lack of supervision: If a supervisor is not available to oversee the operation of the nursing home, many residents can go without care for several days.
Greed: Financial elder abuse is common among victims of nursing home neglect. Staff members may try to scam a resident out of his or her life savings or steal his or her belongings.

While these factors may contribute to this neglect, they do not excuse horrendous acts of abuse. If you or your loved one falls victim to an abusive nursing home, contact the attorneys at Jordan Law as soon as possible.

What Are the Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse?

We can break down nursing home abuse into multiple types. Residents may suffer from multiple types of abuse at the hands of a staff member, and knowing the categories of abuse can help you determine if it is happening.

Physical abuse: This type of abuse may include pushing, shoving, hitting, or committing any other act of physical violence towards a nursing home resident. This abuse may lead to severe injury and significant emotional trauma.
Emotional abuse: A staff member may harm the self-esteem or mental well-being of an elder, taking abusive actions such as isolating him or her from friends and family, yelling and calling the resident names, and causing extreme stress and anxiety to the resident.
Financial abuse: A staff member may attempt to steal money or possessions from a resident, as well as convince the elder to transfer cash and assets to him or her. This can lead to financial ruin and the loss of life savings.
Sexual abuse: Residents may suffer sexual abuse at the hands of a staff member. This type of abuse can lead to significant emotional trauma and physical health consequences, including the development of sexually transmitted diseases.

What Are The Signs of Elder Abuse?

Frequent falls
Unexplained bruises or skin tears
Dental problems
Head injuries
Pressure sores(also called bed sores)
Unexplained physical pain

Weight loss
Dehydration
Sleep disturbances
Sexually transmitted disease
Frequently urinary tract infections
Body odor or dirty clothes

Victims with dementia, may have unexplained behavioral outbursts or refuse medications or meals. Unexplained weight loss, isolating themselves, and refusing personal care are all ways that someone with dementia may be showing signs of abuse.

Elder abuse is devastating and can be deadly. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, elders who experienced even modest abuse, had a risk of death three times that of elders who had not been abused.

State and federal laws oversee elder abuse. Jordan Law is experienced in navigating the unique challenges in dealing with both the state and federal regulatory agencies responsible for facility oversight. The victim or the victim’s responsible party can make a complaint regarding nursing home neglect or abuse and seek compensatory damages for the pain and anguish, medical bills, and financial damage. The abuse must stop and the people or entity responsible needs to be held accountable for what they’ve done.

How Do You File a Complaint Against a Nursing Facility?

If you suspect your loved one is suffering from abuse at the hands of a nursing home staff member or the facility is not providing adequate care, you have multiple legal options available to you.

First, you can file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. You can file your complaint online, as well as over the phone, via mail, or through fax. Anyone with knowledge or concerns about a facility is eligible to file. The Department will investigate the claim and inform you of the outcome.

You may also file a lawsuit against a nursing home where the abuse occurred. This is the best option if your loved one suffered physical, financial, and emotional damages as a result of the abuse. Filing a lawsuit in Colorado civil court allows your loved one to collect compensation for his or her injuries and financially recover from these damages.

What Do You Do After Noticing Nursing Home Abuse?

If you believe your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, it is important to take steps as soon as possible to get your loved one to safety. Abuse can have lifelong and sometimes life-threatening consequences, and taking the following actions can help you protect your loved one.

Call 911 as soon as possible if your loved one is in immediate danger. Move your loved one away from the nursing home facility if necessary, so that his or her abuser cannot access him or her.
Speak to your loved one about his or her experiences and what he or she would like to do next. Your loved one may not feel comfortable discussing the abuse, so remember to trust your instincts if you believe something is not okay.
Bring your loved one to a doctor or hospital to receive medical attention, if necessary. Save all pieces of documentation from your visits for use in your future claim.
Contact a Denver nursing home abuse attorney with experience assisting victims of nursing home abuse as soon as possible. Your lawyer will walk you through your legal options and help you determine which option is best for you.

Depending on the injury or type of abuse your loved one endured, there will be a statute of limitations, so you should not wait and risk not being able to take legal action. Abuse can be more than simply physical and does not have to result in cuts and bruises. Abuse can be emotional, psychological, sexual, and even involve neglect. The elderly are especially vulnerable to financial exploitation, ranging from theft to bank fraud.

Jordan Law has a track record of recovering damages for victims of elder abuse. Nursing homes and other elder care facilities and agencies can be secretive to try to deflect liability. Other patients may be too frightened or unable to come forward. Jordan Law knows how to effectively navigate those roadblocks and uncover the truth. Jordan Law will aggressively pursue those responsible for failing to keep your loved one safe.

How Do I Find A Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?

In short, the best way to find a personal injury lawyer is to start with a list of attorneys in your area. You can create a list by going to Google, Avvo.com or calling your local bar organization. From there, research the attorneys. Use their website, look at their Google reviews, etc. Narrow down your list to the top three attorneys. Schedule free consultations with each and interview them. For more details read How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer

Why Hire Jordan Law?

We focus on our clients

At our firm, clients come first. We care about the individuals we represent and work hard so victims and their families can obtain the justice they deserve. Our team believes there is a direct correlation between our passion for what we do and our continued success in fighting for the rights of the injured. Our track record affirms this. We have proven our ability to win.

We take the time necessary

As our client, you can always rely on us to be available for your questions and concerns. We work very hard to give each case the nuanced advocacy required. Rather than overloading our attorneys with cases, we are selective so that we can be sure to give each case we accept the full attention it needs. Our firm is available to clients 24/7 throughout the duration of their case.

We are respected in our field

Our lead attorney is a member of the prestigious, invitation-only Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and has been named among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Our reputation in the profession only affirms what our clients already know: When it comes to fighting for the injured, Jordan Law is a team on which you can count.

What Our Clients Are Saying

W Jang

Car Accident

I got into a terrible car accident in 2020 and the other party who was at fault tried to pin the accident on me. I have back problems due to the car accident and have been through multiple kinds of treatment and surgeries. Jason and his team helped me in a way as if i was family and helped me receive a settlement that covered my medical bills along with supporting me and my family until i can get back on my feet. Thank you Jason and to your team and thank you for treating me like another human being.

Michael C.

Personal Injury

I have dealt with hundreds of lawyers over the past twenty years and have never met a more courteous, knowledgeable and professional lawyer than Jason Jordan. I enjoyed every interaction with this young man and have recommended him to many people.

Todd F.

Personal Injury

Passion for justice, compassionate concern for their clients, expertise in law, and sound guidance are what makes this team the right choice when you are faced with adversity. Jason and team are simply the best, from consultation to settlement you won’t just feel you’re their top priority, but you’ll know it by the way they treat you and your family.

Janele D.

Car Accident

Completely impressed with how, all of them were there to help me through this horrible time in my life. I have enjoyed getting to know the whole group and felt assured that they all had me covered with all my questions and needs. This car accident was terrible and without you guys, and your help I am not sure where I would be. Thank you all so much. Janele

Maria R.

Personal Injury

They were amazing to work with since day 1. My previous lawyer had too many cases and referred me to them and they immediately told me what I need to do and what to expect. I was not in the dark. They also kept me updated throughout the whole process when there were updates and even when there were no big updates. They even advocated for me and negotiated to get me more money. They were great. Ashley Reisman was such a pleasure to work with and talk to specifically too 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Brad P.

Personal Injury

Not very often do you find a personal injury attorney that is both excellent in the courtroom AND empathetic towards their client’s needs. Jason Jordan is not only the perfect combination of the two, he goes above and beyond to make sure each and every one of his clients feels heard and understood throughout all phases of the personal injury case.

General Negligence

Carl L.

After extensively searching for an attorney to take my case, and having no success, I was referred to Jordan Law. He was quick to respond and follow up with me. I was struggling to keep it together throughout this difficult experience, but the confidence and trust they built with me gave me to motivation to keep persevering

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