Business Details
Your Trusted Nursing Home Abuse Legal Team in Omaha
We are Nebraska's premier law firm dedicated exclusively to nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Our mission is to hold negligent facilities accountable and ensure the safety of vulnerable residents. With over 25 years of experience, we combine compassionate support with aggressive legal advocacy to secure justice for victims and their families. As the only firm in the state specializing in this critical area, we have established a proven track record of securing significant settlements.Our expertise includes pressure wounds, medication errors, physical abuse, and wrongful death cases. We are committed to educating the public about signs of neglect while providing personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Pressure Wounds/Bedsores
Dehydration and Malnutrition
Falls and Fractures
Medication Errors
Infections
Elopement and Wandering
Physical and Emotional Abuse
Neglect
Sexual Abuse
Treatment Delays
Highlights and features
- We are Nebraska's only law firm exclusively focused on nursing home abuse cases
- Our attorney has 25+ years of specialized experience in elder care litigation
- We authored the definitive nursing home litigation chapter in Nebraska's Elder Law Book
- Compassionate support combined with aggressive courtroom advocacy
- Secured some of Nebraska's largest nursing home abuse settlements
What people say
Hold the nursing home accountable
Exceptional in handling cases
Vigorous advocate
Dedicated attorney
Motivates her
Services
Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Our firm specializes in representing victims of nursing home abuse through comprehensive legal strategies. We investigate physical injuries, emotional trauma, and systemic neglect to hold facilities accountable. With deep expertise in elder care regulations, we pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and wrongful death claims.
Pressure Wounds/Bedsores
We handle severe pressure wound cases resulting from inadequate patient care. Our legal team examines facility protocols for turning schedules, hygiene practices, and medical interventions. We work with medical experts to prove preventable harm and secure compensation for wound treatment, infections, and related complications.
Medication Errors
Our firm investigates cases involving incorrect dosages, drug interactions, and administration failures. We analyze medical records and pharmacy documentation to demonstrate preventable harm. We pursue claims for injuries caused by overmedication, undermedication, and improper use of chemical restraints in elder care facilities.
Elopement and Wandering
We represent families whose loved ones suffered injuries from unsupervised wandering. Our cases examine facility security measures, staff response protocols, and risk assessment practices. We seek accountability for preventable injuries or fatalities caused by inadequate monitoring of cognitively impaired residents.
Sexual Abuse Claims
Our firm provides sensitive legal representation for victims of nursing home sexual abuse. We work with law enforcement and medical experts to document evidence while protecting client dignity. We pursue civil claims against facilities for failing to prevent abuse and criminal charges against perpetrators.
People
Shayla Reed
Founding Attorney
With over 25 years of experience, Shayla Reed specializes in nursing home abuse litigation. She authored Nebraska's definitive elder law chapter on nursing home cases and has secured landmark settlements. Her practice combines compassionate client support with aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect elder rights.
Questions
What constitutes nursing home abuse?
Abuse includes physical harm, emotional distress, sexual misconduct, medication errors, and preventable injuries like bedsores. Our firm investigates all forms of resident mistreatment.
How do I report nursing home neglect?
Contact Nebraska's Health Care Facility License Unit or Adult Protective Services. We can guide you through documenting evidence and filing formal complaints.
What compensation can I recover?
Victims may receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, wrongful death, and punitive damages against negligent facilities.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Nebraska's statute of limitations typically allows 2 years for personal injury and 3 years for wrongful death claims. Consult our firm promptly to preserve evidence.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary case evaluations to discuss your loved one's situation and legal options with no obligation.
