Practice Areas > Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse

The decision to admit a loved one into a nursing home is incredibly difficult.  Often, it occurs after the family comes to the realization that they are no longer physically capable of providing for their loved one’s needs.  The family is placing its most cherished possession into the hands of others.  The family trusts that the nursing home will treat their family member with compassion, respect and dignity.  Unfortunately, some facilities choose to blatantly disregard their legal, moral and ethical responsibilities.

Each year we handle cases involving nursing home residents that sustained horrific injuries and that have even been killed due to the sheer neglect of their professional caregivers.  We have handled cases involving bedsores, open wounds, physical abuse, mental abuse, dehydration, malnutrition, medication errors, over-sedation, poor personal hygiene, and a host of other tragic, but preventable, incidents. 

We pride ourselves on helping those who are unable to help themselves.  Some of the firm’s lawyers have years of past experience representing nursing homes.  This experience provides these lawyers with keen insight into the delicate nuances of these unique cases.  Based upon our experience and proven results, we routinely receive referrals of these cases from other attorneys throughout the state.  If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. 

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