What is the Average Payout on an Illinois Nursing Home Injury Case?

• Medical costs
• Pain and suffering of the patient and family
• Disfigurement
• Loss of income
• Loss of normal life
• Survival damages, in the case of wrongful death

The total amount awarded will depend on the extent of the injury and can also be affected by some state laws that limit the amount of compensation that can be recovered.

In addition to the above, the Illinois nursing home settlements and verdicts may also reflect the following factors which may not necessarily be ‘legal' in nature, but they are important nonetheless:

• Age of the individual. Sad as it may be, the value placed on the life of a younger person is generally more than the value placed on the life of an elder.
• Conduct of the facility. Did the episode involve one staff member who made a poor decision or was it more reflective of a poor system of care?
• Facilities history of care. Some facilities have a poor track record of care while others may be relatively ‘good' facilities who had a bad day. Facilities with ongoing problems may be more likely to resolve cases than a facility who does not have them.
• Is the nursing home insured? Dealing with an insurance company is generally better than negotiating with an individual when it comes to the settlement of a case.
• Was the family regularly involved in the care of their loved one? A family that was actively involved and made regular visits is more likely to receive a substantial settlement than a family who did not and only made an appearance when it came time to get money.

For additional information on Illinois nursing home settlements and verdicts look here.