NEW YORK ELDER ABUSE ATTORNEYS

The terms elder abuse and nursing home abuse are becoming more common as our population ages. Elder care facilities, such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities are routinely understaffed with underpaid and poorly trained employees.  In home care attendants such as nurse’s aides and home companions, must be diligent in the care of the elderly, preventing injuries, insuring proper medications are taken and be attentive to the patient who is susceptible to falls.

While many nursing homes provide excellent care, far too many do not. Nursing home residents may suffer physically and emotionally from abusive, neglectful situations. The results of neglectful treatment in nursing homes may range from painful bedsores, dehydration, malnutrition or even broken bones related to falls. These medical conditions diminish our loved ones quality of life and can even premature death. For family members and loved ones, identifying nursing home abuse can be a challenging and frustrating process with patients often unable to speak for themselves.  In order to be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care facilities must comply with certain federal regulations and laws. These regulations and laws set out in detail the type and quality of care that residents in these facilities must receive.

Injuries may also occur during the transportation of patients to and from the facility for routine medical care, dialysis or for hospitalization. Ambulances and "ambulates" must insure for the safe transport of patients to and from these facilities.   Patients should be properly restrained in the vehicle and properly loaded and unloaded so as not to cause injury.  

and neglect and is highly competent in handling these claims.  We are dedicated to ending nursing home abuse and neglect and helping you address the concerns you may have concerning your family members treatment.   We personally understand your desire to preserve the dignity and quality of life of your family member while they are in patient residents in these facilities. We are proud members of the National Citizen Coalition for Nursing Home Reform and the Long Island and New York City Chapters of the National Alzheimer’s Association.