Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - March 3, 2022 - PA Nursing Home Lawyers, the Philadelphia-based law firm that represents the rights of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, has announced their relocation at 1800 JFK Blvd. Suite 1500-B, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The new location is now the headquarters for their growing team of elder abuse attorneys and staff.

“With over 25 years of litigating experience, we have the resources, experience, and success record to handle even the most complex cases, with exceptional results. We are excited to be in a new location to better serve our clients” says Leonard P. Haberman - the lead attorney at PA Nursing Home Lawyers. 

PA Nursing Home Lawyers specializes in representing the victims and their families of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.

“We are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional client care. Our attorneys have a very high success rate and have recovered millions for victims of abuse and negligence.” says Haberman.

Leonard P. Haberman, Esq. has spent his career fighting for justice against abusive nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and group homes. PA Nursing Home Lawyers’ mission is to offer support and legal representation to families whose loved ones have been harmed by abuse or neglect. 

“Emotions are high in cases of elder abuse and neglect. It takes trust to give the task of caring for our loved ones over to someone else, a non-family member, and most of the time a stranger. When this trust is violated, it can be shattering.” Haberman says. 

Leonard P. Haberman has dedicated his career to protecting the vulnerable population and helps to achieve the justice they deserve. To learn more about PA Nursing Home Lawyers, visit https://panursinghomelawyers.com/ or call (215) 240-7771 for a free consultation.

PA Nursing Home Lawyers
1800 JFK Blvd. Suite 1500-B
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-240-7771

It’s hard to think about your senior loved one living in a residential facility that might be unsafe or unprepared for natural or man-made disasters. Yet many seniors live in communities that just don’t have the capabilities of dealing with natural disaster, even though they follow governmental rules and regulations. The most recent example of the failure of the current safety protocols found in nursing homes can be seen in the story of the Hollywood Hills, Florida facility which lost eleven residents during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. This community had appropriate backup power to accommodate medical treatment but it was not connected to the air conditioning system, leaving seniors in sweltering heat for four days after the storm had passed.

Incidents like this happen due to vague wording and lackadaisical following of regulations at many nursing homes across the country. According to Kaiser Health News, more than 2,000 facilities had been cited for violating emergency preparedness regulations between 2015-2017. Many more have followed regulations to the best of their abilities but still remain terribly unprepared for natural disasters.

The United States Regulatory Assistance

After the deaths of two hundred seniors during Hurricane Katrina, the government has stepped up to create departments specifically designed to coordinate care for elderly residents during a natural disaster; agencies such as the Federal Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have all provided residential facilities with information and support to help communities implement emergency preparedness plans and accountability records.

Doing, Not Saying

While helping nursing home administrators to set up emergency preparedness plans can ensure that your senior’s caretakers have a plan to follow in the case of an emergency, there is nothing more important than implementing the plan before they need to. An emergency plan might address concerns such as backup power equipment, medical deliveries and continuance of treatment, staffing protocols and the availability of emergency supplies, simply having the information on paper doesn’t mean staff and seniors will know what to do in the case of an actual disaster.

Practicing And Learning: Drilling Preparedness Into The Routine Of Senior Living

There are ways to ensure that your senior loved one is safe during a natural disaster. One way is to ask the administration staff to show you their emergency preparedness plans. Ask how often they practice evacuation procedures or run through scenarios in the case of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or wildfires. An emergency preparedness plan is only as good as its success during implementation.

Questions To Ask Your Nursing Home Caretakers On Your Next Visit

Besides talking to the nursing home administrator regarding their preparedness, you should take some time to talk to your loved one and his caretaker. Ask them how comfortable they are in following an evacuation or safety procedure in the event of a natural disaster. If your loved one doesn’t know what he would do if the building was under a hurricane or tornado warning, chances are he hasn’t practiced any sort of plan. This lack of confidence in knowing what to do could be dangerous and should be addressed quickly. Here are some questions you could ask the leadership of the community to ensure the safety of your loved one.

1. Do you have a plan in place to move seniors who must remain in their hospital beds? Are all doorways sized according to modern regulations?
2. Do you have a plan in place for transporting seniors safely away from the facility? How many buses or transport vehicles do you have for such an event?
3. Do you always have enough staff on hand to get all seniors out of the building quickly and safely in the event of an emergency?
4. Are both caretakers and seniors aware of the plan of action in the event of flooding, hurricane or another natural disaster?
5. Do you have a backup generator for all systems in the building that will last at least 96 hours?

On June 21st, 2019, police in North Carolina received a report of elder abuse involving two female residents at a nursing home. An investigation was conducted and what was discovered was disturbing.

Nursing Home Fight Club

According to a police report, the two female residents involved in the abuse are two women who suffer from cognitive disorders. The three women who were ultimately arrested worked at the nursing home and were charged with caring for the 70-year-old and 73-year-old residents.

One at least two occasions, the employees encouraged the two women to fight, going so far as to push them together and film the incidents. They allegedly stood on the sideline cheering them on in the videos.

The three women have been arrested and charged with assault on an individual with a disability.

The nursing home has released a statement saying that they have a zero-tolerance policy for the mistreatment of those in their care.

Nursing Home Employees Often Neglect And Abuse Residents

The sad truth of the matter is that when nursing home abuse and neglect is reported, it’s often caused by an employee of the home. In cases of neglect, the employee may wish they could do more but are put in a precarious situation where the home is severely understaffed.

Abuse, of course, is a choice, a terrible choice.

Nursing homes are responsible for doing in-depth background checks on their employees to ensure that residents are safe from predators. Regular employee reviews and spot checks should be performed to ensure rules are followed and the appropriate care is provided. In addition to this, employees should be provided with the support, tools, and training they need to provide that care.

When Can A Nursing Home Lawsuit Be Filed?

When a nursing home resident has been neglect or abused they, and their loved ones, have the right to take legal action against those responsible for their pain and suffering.

In many cases, those who have been hurt are able to recover compensation that will allow them to seek the care the deserve.

How Do I Know If My Loved One Is Being Abuse Or Neglect?

There are signs that everyone should look out for, including:

• bedsores
• weight loss
• malnutrition
• dehydration
• bruising
• fear or a person or place
• depression
• anxiety
• poor hygiene

Keep in mind that even if your loved one is able to communicate normally, nursing home residents often don’t report their abuse or neglect out of embarrassment and fear. It could be up to you to take the step to get help.

PA Nursing Home Lawyers – We Fight To Predict The Elderly & Ill

Our legal team has dedicated our careers to protecting the health and rights of nursing home residents. We offer free consultations to those who are interested in learning more about their legal rights.

Don’t hesitate to contact our law firm today to get started. The sooner the abuse or neglect is discovered, the sooner your loved one can begin to heal from the trauma they have endured.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, more than 80,000 individuals live in nursing homes in this state alone. It is the Department’s job to make sure that the more than 700 facilities providing care to these residents are following all of the rules.

Each month, surveys are taken of various facilities, which is an inspection to check overall building safety and patient care. If it is found that the nursing home is failing to properly care for residents or if hazards are discovered in the building, the Department of Health takes action. Fines can be issued and the Department can even place a ban on admissions or revoke a license.

If a license is revoked or the nursing home is placed on a provisional license, the nursing home must then submit a correctional plan and make all of the necessary changes in order to return to a regular license. The facility administration can also expect surprise inspections after that.

The Department has reported that so far this year, a total of 19 provisional licenses have been issued and $2.1 million dollars in fines have been issued. In some instances, the issues that resulted in a fine or provisional license were found on random inspection, however, the Department has reported that there has been an increase in the number of complaints received, possibly because of the new acceptance of anonymous complaints.

How Can I Report Abuse Or Neglect In A Nursing Home?

There are several ways that anyone can reach out to the Department of Health regarding suspected abuse or neglect at a nursing home. You can find the Department’s email, phone number, fax number, physical address, and an online complaint form on their website.

While the work that the Department does is wonderful and their increased attention to the issues in nursing homes will ensure that thousands are saved from physical and emotional pain, the action the Department takes will not compensate residents.

If you or a loved one have suffered in a nursing home because of neglect or abuse, contact an attorney who can fight for full financial compensation.

What Good Can Come From Filing A Nursing Home Lawsuit?

When abuse or neglect occurs the victim, who is often unable or too afraid to speak for themselves, suffers. This suffering isn’t just temporary – physical and emotional trauma can result in serious health conditions in a patient who is already ill.

The cost of providing medical care for these victims can be quite expensive and it’s not fair to make a patient and their family pay for the care they wouldn’t have needed if they had been treated properly in the first place.

A nursing home lawsuit can ensure full compensation for past and future losses, such as medical care, emotional trauma, and physical pain. Securing this compensation is not easy, however, because nursing homes regularly hide or destroy important evidence.

An attorney can ensure that this evidence is preserved and can fight aggressively for justice.

PA Nursing Home Lawyers – Two Decades Of Experience Protecting Nursing Home Residents

At PA Nursing Home Lawyers, our legal team believes that every nursing home resident should receive the best care possible. We’ve helped thousands of plaintiffs recover the compensation that they deserve and we’ve helped them stand up to those who caused them harm.

We encourage you to contact our law office for your free consultation today.

A family is seeking more than $1 million dollars in compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit after their loved one died malnourished and suffering from a scabies infestation.

Lawsuit Alleges Nursing Home Left Scabies Infestation Untreated

In the legal complaint, the plaintiffs noted that their loved one had been living in the nursing home since 2013. At the time of her death in 2016, she was found to be quite malnourished and her body was covered in rashes caused by the scabies mite.

When a patient has scabies, the mites burrow below the skin and feed on blood. They also lay eggs. The mites cause a rash that is severely itchy and can result in infection.

Scabies is passed from person to person through skin to skin contact or by coming into contact with the clothing or bedding of an infected person. This is why a scabies outbreak must be treated immediately and taken seriously, especially in a nursing home where many residents already have a weakened immune system.

Instead of taking immediate action, the plaintiffs allege that the nursing home did not notify the Health Department, a doctor, or the family about the resident’s condition. Their lawsuit further claims that the staff was not properly trained to care for the sick and elderly and that the nursing home either lost or purposefully destroyed their loved one’s medical file.

The family hopes that the case will go to trial so that attention can be brought to the case.

What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit. This form of lawsuit is designed to do two things:

1. Allow a patient or their loved ones to seek compensation after negligence or abuse as occurred.
2. Provide the plaintiff with a way to send a message to a nursing home that has caused harm.

Compensation that is obtained comes through either a settlement or a verdict.

Is A Settlement Or Verdict The Better Option?

There is no simple answer to this question as both options have benefits.

A settlement ensures that the plaintiff knows exactly how much they will be receiving and typically, they will receive it within 30 days. However, the details of the lawsuit are typically kept private.

A verdict can result in a much larger recovery, however, it is a risk because there is no definitive way to know what the outcome will be.

At PA Nursing Home Lawyers, our legal team goes over every option with our clients and helps them to determine which choice is best for them.

How Much Is My Nursing Home Lawsuit Case Worth?

Settlements and verdicts are supposed to allow a plaintiff to recover from all of their losses. This may include:

1. Medical Expenses
2. Physical Suffering
3. Emotional Turmoil
4. Funeral And Burial Expenses

This means that no two recoveries will be the same as no two plaintiffs experience the same loss.

Why Should I Work With PA Nursing Home Lawyers?

When taking legal action it’s always important to consult with an attorney who practices the specific type of law that applies to your case. Use the same logic that can be applied to medical care – it’s not wise to consult an Ear, Nose, And Throat doctor when you’ve injured your ankle, so why would you work with an attorney who focuses on drunk driving law when your loved one has been hurt in a nursing home?

At PA Nursing Home Lawyers we have dedicated our legal careers to helping those who are neglected and abused in nursing homes. We treat each case as though it were our own.

Call our local law firm to learn more.

Timely Mission Nursing Home is facing two lawsuits that allege that the facility failed to properly care for two residents and they died as a result. 

Families Seek Justice Through Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuits 

The loved ones of the deceased who have decided to take legal action are doing so because they want to seek justice for the pain and suffering they say their loved ones endured. 

According to one of the legal complaints, the resident, an elderly woman, was taken to the hospital on February 27th, 2018. While going to the hospital was the right course of action, the decision to seek medical care was far too late. 

Throughout the day, the lawsuit alleges that the patient was “screaming, crying, and bleating” because of the pain she was experiencing. She was only given a mild pain killer which didn’t help. She was allowed to suffer for hours. Then, later in the day, her caretakers were unable to find her pulse or get a blood pressure reading. Instead of taking immediate action, the staff waited three hours before calling for an ambulance. 

The resident died in the hospital later that day. Her physicians say she was severely dehydrated and may not have been given water for three days. 

A second resident also died on the same day and was noted to have significant weight loss and was unresponsive. A report was made by the hospital and state officials alerted. The state investigated and the nursing home was fined nearly $78,000 for various issues that were discovered. This isn’t the first time that an investigation has resulted in fines at that particular facility. 

How Long Does A Nursing Home Lawsuit Take? 

The legal process can be long but with good reason. The majority of the time it takes to prepare a lawsuit is spent collecting the evidence needed to prove the claim. This process is known as discovery and can take several months. 

How Much Is A Nursing Home Lawsuit Worth? 

When a civil lawsuit is filed the purpose is to recover compensation that will cover losses such as physical pain, emotional suffering, medical bills, and funeral costs. However, in some cases, punitive damages may also be available. 

What Are Punitive Damages? 

When punitive damages are awarded to a plaintiff, the court is trying to send a message to the defendant that their behavior or lack of appropriate action is not acceptable. Punitive damages are considered a punishment. 

Why Should I Consult With A Nursing Home Attorney? 

You might think that a state inspection will result in a nursing home learning a lesson or the staff changing policy. Sadly, even heavy fines don’t often result in better care for other residents. 

A nursing home lawsuit can send a message to those in charge and may result in compensation that is far beyond any fines that may be issued. However, a successful outcome is highly unlikely without help from an experienced attorney who is exceedingly familiar with nursing home laws. 

At Pa Nursing Home Lawyers, our attorneys focus entirely on helping the ill and elderly who have been harmed in a nursing home. We can provide examples of successful settlements and verdicts to those seeking a consultation. 

Our legal team works on a contingency fee which means that until our team obtains your compensation you don’t pay. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing. 

To learn more about our legal team and how we may be able to help you or a loved one, call now.

When a loved one is placed in a nursing home it’s generally because they are unable to care for themselves in some capacity due to a disease that impacts the body and/or mind. The families of nursing home residents trust that the management team and staff will do their best when taking care of the residents who depend on them. 

To the utter dismay of many, those charged with caring for nursing home residents do the exact opposite and instead sexually assault them. This behavior cannot be allowed to continue and with every case that is made public awareness can be spread so that future attacks are prevented. 

Ohio Family Sues Nursing Home After Mother Sexually Assaulted 

In 2017, Continuing Healthcare hired Ronald Whisman Jr. as a nurses aide. The nursing home claims they did a background check on Whisman and there were no red flags. But in 2018, another employee opened the door to a patient’s room to find Whisman with his pants around his ankles, engaging in a sexual act with the patient. 

The employee called the police and reported Whisman. Officers discovered that the patient that Whisman assaulted was a 68-year-old woman with dementia. She was taken to the hospital and treated for the assault. 

Whisman initially claimed the other employee was mistaken and that he was only changing the patient’s diaper. But he later pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual battery and a felony count of gross sexual imposition. He is now serving a 5-year prison sentence and will have to register as a sex offender when he is released. 

The daughter of the victim filed a lawsuit against both Whisman and the nursing home. Her legal complaint states that her mother is incapable of resisting or giving consent because of her medical condition. She further alleges that the nursing home failed to protect her mother from a predator despite knowing she was frail and unable to defend herself. 

If The Abuser Is In Prison Why File A Lawsuit? 

Nursing home abuse lawsuits are civil lawsuits that are separate from any criminal charges that could be filed. When successful, these lawsuits provide a plaintiff with compensation for monetary losses such as medical bills and lost wages. It can also provide compensation for any non-monetary losses such as physical pain and emotional distress. 

This compensation comes from a verdict or a settlement. The total amount will be based on the losses stained by the plaintiff. 

How Long Do I Have To File A Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit? 

There are strict timelines when it comes to taking legal action known as the statute of limitations. If you or a loved one are a nursing home resident who has been sexually assaulted, contact our law office. We can let you know how quickly a lawsuit must be filed and guide you through the process. 

What Is Needed To File A Lawsuit?

You can rest easy knowing that our legal team will collect all evidence possible to support your claim. However, there are steps you can take to preserve important materials, such as: 

• Medical records
• Insurance paperwork
• A journal with dates/times you spoke with a respresentiive from the nursing home about the situation and what was discussed. 
• Photographs of any injuries, if possible. 
• Witness contact information. 

When in doubt, keep records of everything. You never know what may make or break a case. 

Why Should I Work With PA Nursing Home Lawyers? 

Our legal team focuses entirely on nursing home abuse and neglect cases so that we can offer superb legal assistance to our clients in their time of need. We want you to know that we can help you take legal action while still remaining anonymous. 

Contact us now to learn more about our aggressive legal tactics and how we can assist you.

A nursing home in Summerville, South Carolina is facing multiple civil lawsuits and numerous DHEC violations, alleging that residents have suffered and even died from poor care. 

Lawsuit Alleges Nursing Home Resident Suffered Until She Died 

One of the lawsuits that was recently filed against Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center alleges that a female resident wasn’t properly cared for during her time in the facility which lasted from 2012 to 2017. 

Her loved ones claim that those in charge of her care failed to properly monitor her vital signs and that when she began to decline, doctors were not informed. Ultimately any care she did receive was too late. 

The second lawsuit is also filed by the family of a former resident who alleges that the nursing home staff administered the incorrect medication which caused her to overdose. According to the legal paperwork, the patient was given five medications, Morphine, Amitrityline, Gabapentin, Ropinirole and Zoloft. These medications were actually meant for another patient. The nurse in charge was not notified of the incident until nine hours later when she was finally taken to the hospital to be treated for an overdose. 

A month later the same patient fell while in the bathroom due to lack of supervision.

DHEC Investigates Nursing Home

The Department of Health and Environmental Control was alerted to possible issues with medications at the nursing home facility. Their team investigated and reported that there were more than 2,000 documents showing proof of the late administration of medication and late charting of those medications. Now the facility is facing numerous violations. 

Those involved in the ongoing legal actions are hoping that their lawsuits and the DHEC investigation will raise awareness about the dangers that nursing home residents face on a regular basis. 

Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse Is A Real Problem Faced By Thousands

Every year, thousands of nursing home residents suffer at the hands of abusers. Even in facilities where the staff care and want to do their best work, understaffing results in poor care and neglect. 

Due to the fact that many elderly and ill nursing home residents are unable to speak up and report the abuse or neglect, it’s important for their loved ones to recognize the potential symptoms, which may include: 

• Severe Bruising 
• Broken Bones 
• Infections 
• Bed Sores 
• Malnutrition 
• Dehydration 
• Sudden Fear/Anxiety Of A Person Or Place

If you suspect that your loved one is not receiving the care that they need and that they pay for, contact an experienced attorney as quickly as possible. 

Why Should I Consider Hiring An Attorney? 

Nursing home management and staff frequently do everything they can to cover up any instances of abuse or neglect. Medical records will become “lost” and other evidence destroyed. An experienced attorney knows how to prevent this from happening and knows how to find the evidence that is needed to prove that compensation is owed. 

At PA Nursing Home Lawyers, our legal team focuses completely on helping the victims of neglect and abuse. Our goal is to ensure that the maximum compensation possible is obtained for our clients so that they can move forward and create a brighter future, one without ongoing physical and emotional trauma. 

We offer free consultations to those who suspect their loved one is being hurt. During that consultation, we will review your case and let you know all legal options that are open to you. Then, we begin the process of guiding you through the legal phases, step by step. You can rest easy knowing that if there are any changes in your case, you will receive an immediate update. 

Our lawyers have experience handling the careful negotiation of a settlement as well as going to trial. We will fight aggressively on your behalf. 

Call us now to learn more.

A federal nursing home lawsuit has been filed and is claiming that a Lehigh County nursing home’s failure to properly staff directly resulted in the death of a resident. 

Nursing Home Resident Dies After Fall 

On July 5th, 2017, a female resident, who was in the facility because she was completely dependent upon others and required constant care, was being moved from her bed by a certified nursing assistant. The CNA was attempting to move the patient alone when they lost their grip and dropped the resident. 

The resident landed on her face and knees. Her weakened condition caused her femur to fracture and other serious injuries. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment but the stress of her injuries caused her to go into cardiac arrest. After being revived multiple times, her body gave out and she died. 

A lawsuit has been filed by the resident’s loved ones, alleging that Cedarbrook Nursing Home was “intentionally and grossly understaffed” and that the resident’s level of care suffered as a result, putting her in a dangerous situation. The legal complaint also alleges that the nursing home has failed to provide the resident’s complete medical records. 

The plaintiffs are seeking more than $75,000 in compensation. 

Falls Are A Leading Cause Of Injury & Death In Nursing Homes 

Even a perfectly healthy adult can be seriously injured in a fall. When a patient is elderly and suffering from various physical ailments, a fall can be deadly. 

Part of the reason why the sick and elderly choose to live in a nursing home is so that they have physical support and care. This means that they are helped with everyday tasks, including moving and walking. 

When a nursing home isn’t properly staffed it limits the amount of time that employees can spend with each resident. This results in residents who are frustrated and decide to move without assistance, residents who wander into unsafe areas, and employees who attempt to perform tasks that shouldn’t be done alone. 

Falls also occur because of structural issues in nursing homes. Common structural issues include: 

• Broken Steps 
• Broken Handrails 
• Wet Spots 
• Snow & Ice 
• Loose Wires 
• Loose Carpeting 

It is the responsibility of the property owner and managers to ensure that any potential hazards are fixed as quickly as possible and that warning signs are placed around any issues that still exist. 

Why Should I Consider Filing A Lawsuit Against A Nursing Home? 

If you or a loved one have suffered due to the negligence or abuse that occurred in a nursing home, you could be owed significant compensation. Through a civil lawsuit, you could recover compensation for past and future medical bills, physical pain, and emotional trauma. 

If the nursing home resident who has suffered trauma is unable to take legal action or if they have passed away from their injuries, their children, parents, or spouse may be able to take legal action on their behalf. 

How Do I Know If I Have A Case? 

Our law firm offers free consultations to those who think they may be eligible to file a nursing home neglect or abuse lawsuit. During this review, we will determine all of your legal options and carefully explain each option. 

Our legal team fully understands how complicated, stressful, and upsetting these situations are. Our goal is to ensure that you or your loved one is safe and that you obtain the compensation that you need. We walk every client through the legal process step by step and ensure that all questions are answered in a timely manner. 

We believe that excellent communication builds a foundation of trust between attorney and client and we strive to communicate in a manner that is best suited to you. To learn more about our law firm, our past cases, and how we can serve you, call today. 

Although it’s true that physical abuse in nursing homes often occurs when staff abuse a resident, in many cases, the abuse occurs between two residents. One nursing home is now being sued for failing to protect one elderly resident from the violence caused by another. 

Lawsuit Alleges Nursing Home Is Purposefully Understaffed

For the second time, a nursing home is facing a lawsuit alleging that they failed to prevent violence between residents in the dementia and Alzheimer’s wing. 

Per the complaint, a resident called “Anna” attacked another resident, a 92-year-old woman with dementia. She struck the wheelchair-bound patient across the face. Now, the victim suffers from recurring headaches and anxiety that she did not have prior to the attack. 

The legal complaint also indicates that the same woman attacked another resident who was awarded $3.6 million for the trauma he sustained. In that alleged attack, Anna slapped, punched, bit, and scratched the elderly man. 

In both cases, the plaintiffs allege that the nursing home places more importance on making money than it does keeping residents safe. They claim that the nursing home is chronically understaffed in order to save money and that if staffing was at the correct levels, these attacks wouldn’t have happened. 

Alzheimer’s Patients Frequently Act Out 

No one really understands why, but angry outbursts from Alzheimer’s patients are common. Even though these patients frequently aren’t aware that they are hurting another person, they do still cause serious damage, especially when the person they are attacking is also elderly and ill. 

This is why it is crucial for nursing homes to provide supervision between elderly patients so that everyone can be protected. 

Nursing Home Lawsuits Help Victims Seek Justice

There are several reasons that an abuse victim or their family may want to file a civil lawsuit. First, a successful outcome can provide the plaintiffs with a sense that justice has been served. Second, a successful outcome can provide the plaintiffs with compensation that is needed to ensure that the nursing home resident gets the care they deserve. 

The legal process can be a long one but that is no reason to avoid taking legal action. Together we will go through the process, step by step, include: 

1. The Pleadings – this is when the initial paperwork is filed and the defendant is informed that they are being sued.
2. Discovery – this is when our legal team collects the evidence that is needed to support the claim. 
3. Negotiations – in many instances, the lawsuit can be resolved with a settlement. That being said, it takes time and aggressive negotiation to obtain the right settlement. 
4. Trial – if a settlement can’t be reached our legal team will fight in court on your behalf. 

Our goal is client satisfaction and we are always available to answer any questions that you might have. 

How Much Is A Nursing Home Lawsuit Worth? 

As was seen in the first case against this nursing home, lawsuits can be worth millions of dollars, however, there is no guarantee that this will always be the outcome. Until we review your case, we cannot even provide an estimate of how much a case may be worth. 

Contact Our Experienced Legal Team As Quickly As Possible If You Suspect Abuse Or Neglect

If you see any of the following signs of abuse or neglect, contact our experienced nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers:

• Malnutrition 
• Dehydration 
• Bruising That Can’t Be Explained
• Sudden Anxiety Or Fear 
• Bedsores 

The quicker our legal team takes action the more evidence that we will be able to preserve. Don’t hesitate – your loved one’s health and life could be in danger.