Placing a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is never an easy decision. You expect that they will receive quality care and be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence and elder abuse are serious problems in New York, and residents are sometimes subjected to harmful conditions that cause lasting physical and emotional injury.
If you believe that your family member has suffered mistreatment, neglect, or abuse in a nursing home, you have legal rights. The experienced nursing home negligence lawyers at Silver Law Group can help you investigate what happened, understand your options, and pursue accountability on behalf of your loved one.
Types of Nursing Home Negligence Silver Law Group Handles
Silver Law Group represents victims of nursing home abuse and negligence throughout New York, including cases involving:
- Physical abuse and assault
- Emotional and psychological abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect and abandonment
- Bedsores and pressure ulcers
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Medication errors and overmedication
- Falls due to inadequate supervision
- Financial exploitation of residents
- Wrongful death resulting from neglect
No matter the form the mistreatment takes, our attorneys take these cases seriously and work diligently to protect your loved one's rights and well-being.
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse often goes undetected because residents may be unable or unwilling to report mistreatment. Family members play a critical role in identifying warning signs and taking action. Common indicators include unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries; sudden changes in behavior or mood; poor hygiene or unsanitary living conditions; significant and unexplained weight loss; bedsores that were not disclosed or treated; and changes in financial accounts or missing belongings.
If you notice any of these warning signs during a visit to your loved one's facility, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Acting quickly helps preserve evidence and protect your family member from further harm.
Your loved one deserves safe, dignified care.
If a nursing home has failed in its duty to protect your family member, Silver Law Group will fight for the accountability and justice they deserve. Call today at 212-470-4544.