Queens Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Attorneys
Experienced lawyers pursuing justice for injured patients
Queens, the largest borough in New York City, has a sizeable elderly population, accounting for 17 percent of its 2.4 million residents Queens’ nursing homes, concentrated in areas like Flushing and Jamaica, face high demand, with 90 percent occupancy rates. These circumstances combine to increase the risks associated with nursing home neglect and abuse. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a nursing home, the personal injury attorneys at Rich & Rich, P.C. are ready to fight tirelessly on behalf. We have extensive experience in cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. We are determined to help you recover the full compensation that you are entitled to as a result of your injuries.
What constitutes nursing home abuse and neglect in Queens?
Nursing home negligence involves the failure to proper and adequate treatment to residents. Negligence can include:
- Administering the wrong medications or wrong dosages
- Failing to prevent falls
- Failing to prevent bedsores or pressure ulcers
- Failing to prevent malnutrition and/or dehydration
Abuse may consist of:
- Physical harm (such as rough handling and unnecessary restraints)
- Emotional harm caused by isolation or verbal abuse
- Sexual assault
- Financial exploitation
New York public health law requires that nursing home facilities provide necessary care and services to their residents. Understaffing, inadequate training and other failures can compromise proper care and place patients at heightened risk of injury.
Spotting the red flags of nursing home neglect or abuse in Queens
When visitors identify nursing home abuse or neglect early, it’s possible to prevent escalation of harm to a patient. Signs you should look for include:
- Unexplained bruises, cuts or burns
- Bedsores or pressure ulcers
- Injuries such as fractures
- Weight loss
- Personality changes
- Foul odors
- Soiled bedding and/or clothing
- Falls or wandering
You should also vary the schedule of your visits so the staff does not know when you might arrive.
If you detect signs of abuse or neglect, you should present your concerns immediately to the facility administrator and then contact our law firm for swift action.
How attorneys prove liability for nursing home injuries
To establish liability, our attorneys assemble evidence, such as medical records, incident reports, surveillance video and photos of injuries. We consult with medical and nursing experts to testify about departures from the applicable standard of care and the causal connection between departures from the standard of care and the injuries.
Damages available for nursing home injuries
Victims can recover economic damages such as medical expenses, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering and reduced quality of life. Punitive damages may be awarded for egregious, willful misconduct. Our attorneys will fight for the maximum recovery for you or your loved one.
Contact a respected New York nursing home negligence attorney
The attorneys of Rich & Rich, P.C. fight aggressively for nursing home patients in Queens that are victims of abuse or neglect. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call 917-746-3358 or contact us online.
