Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawyers in the Bronx
Experienced attorneys listen with compassion to protect patients’ rights
The Bronx, the fourth most populous borough of New York City, has a high concentration of elderly residents, about 14 percent. Its nursing homes experience high occupancy, short staffing and stretched resources. These circumstances combine to make it difficult to find a quality facility where your loved one will be safe and receive proper care. If you suspect abuse or neglect at a nursing home, you must act quickly to protect your loved one. At Rich & Rich, P.C., our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience in nursing home cases. We take your complaints seriously and act aggressively to halt abuse and recover substantial compensation for the harm your loved one has suffered. We are a small firm that provides personalized attention, but we have the resources to deliver the justice you deserve.
What constitutes nursing home negligence and abuse?
Nursing home negligence is the failure to provide proper and adequate care and treatment to residents, such as:
- Medical errors
- Delayed or improper treatment
- Medication errors
- Failing to prevent falls
- Failing to prevent bedsores
- Poor hygiene
- Failing to prevent malnutrition and/or dehydration
Nursing home abuse is the infliction of intentional harm, as with:
- Physical harm, such as rough handling, hitting or use of restraints
- Emotional harm, caused by isolation or verbal abuse
- Sexual assault
- Financial abuse, shown in various types of theft
Your loved one has a right to protection against all such mistreatment.
What are the warning signs of nursing home neglect or abuse?
Vigilance is instrumental for early intervention. Indications of neglect or mistreatment include:
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns
- Bedsores or pressure ulcers
- Falls or wandering
- Weight loss
- Changes in mood, such as depression, anxiety, withdrawal or fear of staff.
- Poor personal hygiene
- Soiled clothing and/or bedding
- Foul odors
- Injuries such as fractures
- Malnutrition and/or dehydration
Financial abuse may be occurring when valuables or cash go missing.
How attorneys prove liability for nursing home injuries
Our attorneys gather medical records, witness statements and photos of injuries. We consult with doctors or nursing experts to establish departures from the standard of care. Facility records can reveal staffing shortages or protocol violations.
Damages available for nursing home injuries
Victims of nursing home abuse and neglect are entitled to economic damages, including costs of medical treatment. Noneconomic damages include pain and suffering and emotional distress. Punitive damages may be awarded in cases of gross negligence. Our attorneys will pursue your case aggressively to secure maximum recovery.
Contact a respected New York nursing home negligence attorney
The attorneys of Rich & Rich, P.C. fight tirelessly on behalf of abused and neglected nursing home patients in The Bronx. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call 917-746-3358 or contact us online.
