Care and Nursing Home Abuse Claims

Q: Will my care home abuse claim go to court?

Having to face your abuser in court can be daunting and traumatic for many abuse survivors. We find that most care or nursing home abuse claims are settled before court, even if a court date is set. If your claim does go to court, we’ll be by your side every step of the way.

Q: How long do I have to make a nursing home abuse claim?

You normally have three years from the date of the abuse to make a claim. If you’re claiming on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity, there are no time limits to making a claim. The time limits can be waived by the court. We’ve experience helping abuse survivors get the time limits for making a claim waived, allowing them to claim for non-recent abuse.

Q: How long will my nursing home abuse claim take to settle?

With nursing or care home abuse claims, there’s no set timeframe for when your claim will be settled. No matter how long your claim takes, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Q: Can I make a no win no fee care or nursing home abuse claim?

Yes, you can make a no win no fee care or nursing home abuse claim. This kind of agreement means you will have nothing to pay upfront or if your claim is unsuccessful. There are other funding options available and one of these might be more suitable to you. We’ll discuss no win no fee agreements and other funding options with you before we start working on your claim.

If you've been abused while in care, or if a parent or relative has experienced abuse, our solicitors could help you claim compensation. Get the answers you deserve—contact our specialists to put things right.

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Why choose Irwin Mitchell to make a claim for care and nursing home abuse?

Whether you’re claiming for yourself or on behalf of a parent or relative who is unable to make their own legal decisions, we’re here to help.

Get the specialist advice you need to cope with and hopefully move on from an incident of care home abuse, even if it happened years ago.

You might be able to claim for care home abuse by:

Nurses and nursing assistants
Carers
Cleaning staff
Other residents.

The legal help available also covers tragic cases of death as a result of care home negligence and abuse.

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Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.

Tom Fletcher

Partner - Head of Abuse

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Tom Fletcher

Partner - Head of Abuse

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Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.

Complete our online form
We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phone
On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointment
Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It can be difficult to process things on your own, so we have abuse claims experts on hand to help you. Take a look through some of the common questions we get asked here and get in touch if you need to find out more from a specialist solicitor.

How much compensation could I receive when I make a care home abuse claim

Every claim is unique, which means the amount of compensation you could receive will differ from claim to claim.

When considering how much compensation we believe you’re entitled to, we’ll consider:

Your pain and suffering
Care and medical needs now and in the future
The types of injuries you’ve sustained.

When you tell us more about what’s happened, we’ll be able to offer you more guidance on how much compensation you could receive.

Will my care home abuse claim go to court?

How long do I have to make a nursing home abuse claim?

How long will my nursing home abuse claim take to settle?

What is the difference between care home neglect and abuse?

Neglect is generally seen as a form of abuse, but there’s a distinction between the two. We have experience helping our clients claim compensation for abuse or neglect in a care or nursing home setting.

Neglect is defined as a lack of basic care. This could include someone being:

Left unsupervised
Left unwashed
Denied food and drink
Denied medical care
Left to develop pressure sores through lack of assisted movement

Abuse, on the other hand, is a deliberate act of harm, such as physical assault or sexual abuse.

Whatever the nature of the abuse or neglect, our experienced lawyers could help you claim compensation from those responsible.

Can I make a no win no fee care or nursing home abuse claim?

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You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
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Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Irwin Mitchell Scotland

Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.