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I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your services. I want to thank you and your entire law firm for all of your hard work throughout my father’s case. I can’t thank you enough for the amazing legal service you gave me. You always answered my emails and phone calls. You would always reassure me that we would get through this difficult time together. I am forever grateful for your professional services and legal advice.
-N.P.
Case Results
Our reputation is due in part to our successful track record of recovery. Our nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for individuals and family members who have suffered abuse, neglect, and death at the hands of the nursing home industry. Most of our cases have confidential settlements, but here is a good representation of our past cases.
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$2.3 Million
Nursing Home Resident Wrongful Death
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$2.025 Million
Wrongful death of nursing home resident
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$800,000
Wrongful Death Case
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My Promise to You.

I hate it when people don’t return phone calls. Terry Law Firm’s promise is that if you leave a detailed message we will return your phone call as soon as possible.
– David Terry
Frequently Asked Questions
Our reputation is due in part to our successful track record of recovery. Our nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys have obtained millions of dollars in case results for individuals and family members dealing with the effects of a serious catastrophic personal injury or the loss of a loved one.
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What should I do if rights are violated?
Every nursing home has a legal obligation to provide quality care and a safe environment for its residents. Every nursing home is legally required to “meet the needs of the resident.” However, most nursing homes…
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What can I do to protect my loved one?
To help prevent nursing home abuse and neglect, you need to be actively involved in your loved one’s care. Visit your loved one regularly and watch for the following signs of abuse or neglect: Dehydration,…
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What rights does a nursing home resident have in a lawsuit?
While a resident at a nursing home, residents are entitled to receive quality, timely medical care. Nursing homes are required by law to meet the needs of their residents. When they fail to do that,…
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What are some warning signs that your loved one could be the victim of nursing home abuse and neglect?
As a family member, you should be on constant alert for signs that your loved one is not being treated properly at a Missouri nursing home. Here are some common warning signs to look for:…
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How can I choose a safe nursing home?
Bad things can happen at highly rated nursing homes, so while your odds may improve by placing a loved one in a highly rated nursing home, you still need to be wary of what is…
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What are the causes of nursing home abuse and neglect?
There are multiple ways residents are injured in nursing homes, but if you look for the “why”, it usually boils down to one thing….a staff that is either insufficiently trained or insufficient in number; or…
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Our Books
Below are some resources that can provide you with more information about nursing home abuse and neglect cases in Missouri and Illinois.
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The Art of the Complaint: How to Effectively Complain about BAD CARE at a Nursing Home
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5 Things You Must Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Missouri
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3 Key Factors in Preventing Bed Sores
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Contractures: Nursing Home Neglect?
