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Steven M Levin
Content Reviewed by: Steven M Levin
Since 1976, Steve Levin has been dedicated to helping people injured by others’ negligence. He is one of the first attorneys in the U.S. to prosecute nursing homes for abuse and negligence. He’s also helped write new legislation that governs the operation of nursing homes, including the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act. Moreover, Levin & Perconti has obtained the top three jury verdicts in nursing home negligence cases in Illinois.
What is the average nursing home abuse settlement amount in 2024? According to the market research platform Gitnux, the average nursing home abuse settlement is $406,000. However, your settlement could vary from a few thousand to millions, depending on the unique circumstances of your nursing home abuse case.
What Is the Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home neglect takes many forms and results in numerous types of injuries. Our top nursing home neglect settlements have ranged from $400,000 to over $4 million. In the table below, you can view our top case results ranges for various types of nursing home neglect cases.
The above ranges represent amounts we have recovered in real cases. However, they are not intended to indicate the results you might obtain in your case. The results mentioned are merely illustrative of the matters handled by our firm and do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. An experienced nursing home abuse lawyer can estimate your case value based on your unique circumstances.
Examples of Our Nursing Home Neglect Settlements
As pioneers in nursing home litigation, we have won thousands of significant nursing home abuse settlements and verdicts, many of which have made the headlines. Below are a few highlights of our successful nursing home abuse and neglect case results:
- $4.1 million record jury verdict for an 85-year-old woman injured when her medication was mismanaged
- $2.9 million record jury verdict for the family of a 57-year-old nursing home resident who died from suffocation caused by negligent tracheostomy tube care
- $2.8 million record settlement for a 59-year-old nursing home resident who developed painful bedsores that became infected and took four years to heal
- $2.7 million record jury verdict for the estate of a 67-year-old man who died from complications stemming from a fall in a nursing home
- $2.3 million settlement for the family of an 88-year-old assisted living facility resident who died from neglected bedsores, leading to an involuntary homicide indictment against her doctor
- $1.5 million settlement for a nursing home’s failure to monitor a mentally impaired resident’s cigarette smoking, leading to severe burns and death.
- $1.5 million settlement for an 87-year-old nursing home resident who suffered severe burns when seated in a scalding sitz bath
- $1.4 million settlement for a former nursing home resident who sustained injuries from a pressure sore
- $1.2 million settlement for the family of an 82-year-old nursing home resident who died from bedsores so severe they infected her bones
- $1 million record settlement for the family of an 83-year-old after a nursing home failed to implement a preventive care plan, resulting in multiple falls, including a final, fatal one
- $1 million settlement for the family of an 82-year-old nursing home resident who suffered a fatal brain injury from a fall
- $1 million settlement with a nursing home for the family of a 75-year-old resident who suffered malnutrition, dehydration, and pressure sores, resulting in death.
- $1 million settlement for the family of a wheelchair-bound nursing home resident who died of strangulation because the facility failed to monitor and implement an appropriate care plan
How Are Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Settlements Calculated?
There is no formula for calculating nursing home abuse settlements. Every case is unique. The most important factors that influence your nursing home abuse settlement include the following:
Injuries that are permanent and severely reduce you or your loved one’s quality of life typically command the highest damages. These include such injuries as infected bedsores, amputations, traumatic brain injury, permanent organ damage, and spinal cord injuries.
Severe emotional trauma from maltreatment, such as in cases of physical or sexual abuse, can result in higher compensation.
Strong evidence can motivate nursing home providers to offer larger settlements to avoid the risk of a large trial verdict.
Some states limit compensation in nursing home states, leading to lower settlements. For example, if your state allows punitive damages, this could significantly increase your compensation.
An experienced nursing home abuse lawyer with a proven track record can negotiate higher settlements than a less experienced one.
Can I Recover a Settlement If My Relative Died from Nursing Home Neglect?
If you are the spouse, child, or next-of-kin of a nursing home resident who died from neglect, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim to obtain a nursing home neglect settlement. A settlement may include burial costs, your loved one’s medical expenses, and your loved one’s pain and suffering.
Depending on the laws of your state, your settlement may also include compensation for your intangible losses stemming from the death, such as loss of companionship and your family’s grief and suffering.
Related FAQs
Visit the links below for answers to common questions about nursing home abuse and neglect, or visit our nursing home abuse blog.
- How do I file a lawsuit against an Illinois nursing home?
- Can you sue a doctor for negligence?
- What is the Illinois statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
- How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
- What is the long-term care ombudsman program?
- Who are the Illinois long-term care ombudsmen?
- How do I choose the best nursing home for my mom or dad?
- How to know if your loved one is malnourished
