Compassionate Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
When you place your elderly loved one in a nursing home, you do it so that they will be cared for and protected. Finding out that your trusted nursing home abused your loved one is heartbreaking and horrifying. You don’t have to stand for that type of treatment. Trust Koon Cook & Walters, LLC to be the nursing home abuse lawyer you turn to for help. We have helped nursing home residents throughout Columbia, Irmo, Blythewood, and Winnsboro, SC.
Recognize the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Abuse can take many forms, including neglect and physical assault. No matter what type of abuse your loved one has suffered, none of it is ever warranted. If you ever notice warning signs of abuse, please give our nursing home attorneys a call. Be on the lookout for the following:
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Unsanitary living conditions
- Emotional or behavioral changes
- Medication errors
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer That Will Fight For You And Your Loved One
Our attorneys understand this is a scary time for you and your family, which is why we take these cases very seriously. Call us today, and a nursing home abuse lawyer will schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We proudly serve Columbia, SC and the surrounding areas.
Statute of Limitation Period in South Carolina
If you wish to file a claim of nursing home abuse, Koon Cook & Walters, LLC can help you, but keep in mind there is a statute of limitation for every jurisdiction. In the state of South Carolina, the statute of limitation for nursing home abuse cases is three years. This means that a plaintiff in a nursing home abuse case has three years from the time of incident to hire a nursing home abuse lawyer to file a claim and begin the legal process.
Koon Cook & Walters, LLC would be happy to represent you in a nursing home abuse case and seek damages and civil action for the trauma caused by past instances of abuse. Our nursing home attorney will work within the statute of limitation and seek a quick, full resolution of your case. Our nursing home abuse lawyers argue cases in West Columbia, SC; Irmo, SC; and the surrounding areas.