Nationwide Nursing Home & Abuse Lawyers
Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.
The Higgins Firm’s experienced Alabama nursing home abuse attorneys fight for justice and maximum compensation for elderly victims of abuse and neglect. With decades of experience and millions recovered, we’re ready to help your family.
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home is an act of trust. You expect professional, compassionate care from these facilities.
But what happens when that trust is betrayed?
Each year, thousands of nursing home residents in Alabama suffer from various forms of abuse and neglect. The reality is heartbreaking—those who should be cared for with dignity instead endure pain, suffering, and sometimes even death due to negligence or intentional harm.
Our nursing home abuse attorneys at The Higgins Firm understand the devastation these situations cause families. With years of experience representing nursing home abuse victims throughout Alabama and Tennessee, we have the knowledge, resources, and determination to hold negligent facilities accountable.
Recognizing the signs of nursing home abuse is crucial to protecting your loved one. Be vigilant for:
If you notice any of these warning signs, don’t wait to take action. Your loved one’s safety may depend on it.
At The Higgins Firm, our Alabama nursing home abuse lawyers have extensive experience handling all forms of elder abuse:
Hitting, slapping, pushing, improper restraints, or any physical force that causes pain or injury to residents.
Failure to provide basic needs, including food, water, medication, hygiene, or necessary medical treatment.
Verbal threats, harassment, isolation, intimidation, or other cruel treatment causing emotional distress.
Any non-consensual sexual contact with a nursing home resident, a particularly heinous violation.
Theft of personal property, unauthorized use of funds, coerced changes to wills or financial documents.
Failure to provide proper medical care, medication errors, ignoring medical needs, or improper treatment.
When you choose The Higgins Firm to represent your family, you gain advocates who will:
Alabama, like Tennessee, has specific laws governing nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Understanding these regulations is crucial to building a strong abuse case.
In Alabama, you generally have 2 years from the date of injury or discovery of abuse to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit. Don’t delay in seeking legal help, as waiting too long could forfeit your right to compensation.
Alabama follows a pure contributory negligence system, which differs from Tennessee’s approach established in McIntyre v. Balentine (833 S.W.2d 52). This means if your loved one is found to have contributed to their injury in any way, it could bar recovery. However, nursing home residents are often considered vulnerable adults who cannot contribute to their own harm.
Alabama’s Adult Protective Services investigates reports of elder abuse, similar to Tennessee’s Adult Protection Act (T.C.A. § 71-6-101 et seq.). These agencies can be valuable resources during your case.
Victims of nursing home abuse in Alabama may be entitled to several types of compensation:
Since 1998, The Higgins Firm has been fighting for victims of nursing home abuse and their families across Tennessee and nationwide. Our attorneys are not only skilled litigators but also compassionate advocates who understand the emotional toll these cases take.
What sets us apart:
The elderly deserve dignity, respect, and proper care in their final years. When nursing homes fall short of this responsibility, The Higgins Firm stands ready to protect these vulnerable citizens and hold wrongdoers accountable.
Our attorneys are familiar with Alabama’s specific nursing home regulations and how they interact with federal standards like those from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
If you suspect your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect in an Alabama nursing home, don’t wait to get help. Contact The Higgins Firm today for a free, confidential consultation.
Our nursing home abuse lawyers will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal options. There’s never an obligation, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Call now or complete our online form to schedule your free case evaluation.
While our main office is in Nashville, Tennessee, The Higgins Firm proudly serves clients throughout Alabama, including:
We can arrange meetings at our office, your home, or even at the hospital or care facility. Distance should never be a barrier to getting the quality legal representation your family deserves.
Watch for unexplained injuries, sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, behavioral changes (like withdrawal or agitation), and unexplained financial transactions. Trust your instincts—if something feels wrong, it’s worth investigating.
At The Higgins Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront, and we only collect a fee if we secure compensation for you. This arrangement allows all families, regardless of financial circumstances, to access quality legal representation.
Each case is unique, but nursing home abuse cases typically take between 12-24 months to resolve. Factors affecting timeline include the complexity of the case, severity of injuries, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. We work efficiently while ensuring we pursue maximum compensation.
First, ensure your loved one’s immediate safety. Report your concerns to the nursing home administrator in writing. Contact Alabama’s Adult Protective Services. Document everything, including injuries, dates, and staff interactions. Then, consult with our nursing home abuse attorneys to protect your loved one’s legal rights.
Yes. Alabama law allows certain family members to bring wrongful death claims when nursing home neglect contributes to a resident’s death. These cases typically must be filed within 2 years of the death, so it’s important to consult with an attorney promptly.
At The Higgins Firm, we’re more than just lawyers—we’re advocates for the elderly who can no longer speak for themselves. Our team combines legal expertise with genuine compassion, fighting relentlessly for the justice our clients deserve.
Don’t let nursing home abuse continue. Contact us today for your free consultation and take the first step toward protecting your loved one and holding responsible parties accountable.
Dedicated legal advocates protecting your loved ones nationwide. When nursing homes break their promise of care, our experienced attorneys fight for the justice your family deserves.