Factors That Impact Nursing Home Abuse Settlements

There’s a number of factors that can impact the settlement amount of an elder abuse claim. One factor is whether or not the victim had any pre-existing conditions that may have disposed them to this type of injury. While pre-existing conditions aren’t conclusive as to the value, they do factor in into how bad the wrongdoing caused the injury. Another factor is just how bad the wrongdoing is. The more egregious the behavior, the more it needs to be punished. This is why the worst wrongdoing can lead to a higher settlement value. And finally, one of the biggest factors is just the pain and suffering that the victim suffered at the hands of the abusers. This pain and suffering can vary significantly. It could be years or decades even of pain and suffering and in some cases it’s only weeks of pain and suffering. Either way, you should reach out to Lanzone Morgan if you have any questions about the potential settlement value of your claim.