Care and Nursing Home Abuse Claims
Get the help you and your loved ones need to claim for abuse in a care setting, whether it was sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
Abuse Claims
Talking about being abused is difficult, even if it happened a long time ago. If you’re struggling and unsure what to do next, we’re here to help you recover and claim for the abuse, whether it was recent or historical.
Abuse claims we can support with
Find out more about the kinds of abuse you might be able to claim for, including abuse involving children, abuse from care home workers and abuse of a physical or sexual nature.What will happen when I make an abuse claim?
When you first contact us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation in a comfortable and confidential environment where you can discuss what’s happened to you. We will advise you whether you can make a claim, and we will also discuss funding options with you.
Next, we will start gathering evidence. The evidence we gather will depend on what’s happened to you, but it could include medical records or witness statements related to your abuse. We can also use independent medical experts to assess how the abuse will affect your life.
We will take your claim to the individual or organisation responsible. If they accept fault, we’ll try to get you interim payments that can help pay for specialist support. Any interim payments will be taken from your final compensation amount.
How long do I have to make an abuse claim?
The normal time limit is three years from the date of abuse to make a claim. However, if the victim is under 18, the three-year time limit will start when they’re 18.
It is possible to waive the time limit for an abuse claim as the difficulties of abuse survivors are fully understood by the courts. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and the court will consider:
- The reasons for not bringing a claim within the time limit
- The fairness to both the claimant and defendant if the time limit is waived
- Whether it’s possible to still have a fair trial.
We’re able to help with overcoming this time limit hurdle as part of your abuse claim.
Meet a specialist from our team
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.
How much compensation will I recieve for an abuse claim?
Every abuse claim is unique. This means we can’t estimate how much compensation you could get without knowing more about what happened.
The amount of compensation you could claim is based on:
- The types of injuries you’ve sustained
- Care and specialist treatment you might need now and in the future
- Loss of earnings in the past, now and in the future
- Court of Protection fees (if you lack the mental capacity to deal with your financial affairs).
Can I make a no win no fee abuse claim?
Yes, you can make an abuse claim on a no win no fee basis.
This means, should your claim be unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay anything. You will have to sign up for an insurance policy, at no added cost, to protect you if your claim is unsuccessful.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to make a claim for abuse?
If you have been left with physical injuries or psychological trauma after abuse and you’re not sure where to turn, our expert solicitors can help.
You will get the best support at every stage from the largest personal injury team in the UK, ensuring you get the justice you deserve—just like the hundreds of survivors we’ve helped over the decades.
Your wellbeing will be at the heart of everything we do, from getting you compensation to providing you with physical and emotional help from a dedicated Support and Rehabilitation Coordinator.
With the option to visit one of our offices around the UK or arrange video or phone calls with our expert abuse legal team, your claim journey will be on your terms and, of course, in safe hands.
We also have experience helping groups of survivors make a group claim against the same abuser. Our team are also involved in large scale police operations into abuse such as Operation Pianora.
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Frequently asked questions about abuse claims
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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.