Licensed attorney since 2007. Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C.
Columbus Assisted Living Settlement
When neglect causes harm, we pursue full compensation for Muscogee County families
If a loved one was hurt in an assisted living facility—through a fall, medication error, dehydration, infection, elopement, or abuse—Bodewell Injury Group’s Columbus team builds the evidence needed to maximize an assisted living settlement and hold corporate owners accountable.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win: 706-550-9000
Why Choose Bodewell in Columbus
| Bodewell Advantage | How It Benefits Your Family |
|---|---|
| Defense-insider insight | We know the insurer and corporate playbook and use it against them to raise settlement value. |
| Rapid evidence preservation | Immediate letters to secure incident reports, MARs, staffing logs, EHR, CCTV, and 911 audio before it disappears. |
| Local credibility | Regular appearances in Muscogee County courts; familiar with local facilities and hospital records workflows. |
| Trial-ready reputation | We prepare every case for a jury, pressuring corporate defendants to settle on fair terms. |
What Drives an Assisted Living Settlement in Georgia
| Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Liability proof | Policy violations, understaffing, ignored care plans, or prior citations increase leverage. |
| Injury severity | Fractures, head trauma, sepsis, pressure injuries, or wrongful death increase damages. |
| Documentation quality | Clean timelines, MARs, and fall-risk assessments help prove causation and notice. |
| Insurance & corporate structure | Multiple related entities and policy layers can expand recovery sources. |
| Venue & punitive exposure | Aggravated conduct (reckless understaffing, falsified records) can justify punitive damages. |
Key Evidence in Assisted Living Negligence
| Evidence | What It Proves |
|---|---|
| Incident reports, investigation notes, and fall logs | Mechanism of injury, staff responses, and prior similar events |
| MARs and medication reconciliation | Errors in dosing, missed meds, anticoagulants, insulin, and psychotropics |
| Staffing schedules, timecards, and assignments | Understaffing, unqualified staff, supervision gaps |
| Care plans, assessments, skin checks | Failure to identify fall or pressure-injury risk and update interventions |
| CCTV, 911 audio, EMS run sheets, hospital EHR | Timeline, severity, and consistency between facility and medical records |
Columbus resources: We coordinate care and records from Piedmont Columbus Regional and St. Francis-Emory and file in the appropriate Muscogee County court to move your claim efficiently.
Compensation We Pursue
- Medical bills, hospitalization, rehab, and future care
- Pain and suffering and loss of dignity
- Family caregiving and out-of-pocket costs
- Wrongful death damages when negligence leads to loss of life
- Punitive damages where reckless conduct is proven
Deadlines in Georgia (Don’t Miss Them)
Most Georgia injury claims carry a two-year statute of limitations from the date of injury, with special notice rules for city or county defendants; medical-malpractice claims can involve additional requirements and outer time limits; because deadlines can shift with the facts, call us now to protect your rights.
What To Do Now
- Photograph injuries, the room, and any hazards; save clothing, devices, and medication packaging.
- Request the resident’s full chart, care plans, and medication records; keep copies of hospital discharge papers.
- Contact Bodewell Injury Group and we will send preservation letters and start evidence collection immediately.
Columbus Assisted-Living Settlement FAQ
What is an assisted living settlement? A negotiated payment that resolves claims arising from facility negligence—falls, medication errors, infections, abuse, or elopement—without a trial.
How long does a case take? Timelines vary with injury severity, records, insurers, and venue; early preservation of evidence often speeds resolution and improves value.
Do arbitration agreements block lawsuits? Many resident contracts include arbitration clauses; we evaluate enforceability and challenge unfair provisions when appropriate.
Is expert testimony required? Certain cases—especially medication and clinical-care claims—may require medical or nursing experts to prove breaches and causation.
How are fees handled? Contingency only—no fee unless we win; we advance case costs and are paid from the recovery.
Talk to a Columbus Assisted Living Lawyer Today
Call 706-550-9000 or contact us online now; meet Tyler Pritchard and our Columbus trial team at 123 12th St. in Columbus, GA.
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; this information is general and not legal advice.
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