A victim could recover thousands of dollars in compensation by filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit, depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident. In Nevada, you have the right to recover two categories of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages involve the financial hardship that you sustained. Non-economic damages, also known as pain and suffering, refer to the physical and emotional trauma that you experienced.
Common types of damages in nursing home abuse claims include the following:
Past and future medical expenses for any treatment related to the abuse
The cost of psychological counseling for the resident and his or her family
Chronic pain or permanent disability due to the abuse
The psychological trauma that the resident suffered, such as emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder
Disability accommodations that are needed due to the abuse, such as mobility equipment