New Jersey Nursing Home Abuse Injury Attorneys
As our population ages, we are all confronted with the plethora of issues surrounding short- and long-term care for our loved ones who are unable to care for themselves. Sadly, instances occur where the care they should be receiving is less than what it should be and the results are often devastating to the patient. We can help seek redress for those injured through the negligence or wrongdoing of others in these situations.
There are a variety of statutory schemes which can assist us in pursuing that redress, including The Nursing Home Bill of Rights, The N.J. Elder Abuse Statute, and various federal regulations. In these situations, injuries may range from decubitus ulcers (bedsores), fractures, and burns, to sexual assaults, failure to treat, and other problems created by neglect. Our NJ elderly abuse attorneys will aggressively pursue these cases and utilize a variety of techniques to uncover the causes of the injuries and make a recovery and attempt to ensure the events leading to the injuries are not repeated.
Among the methods employed, we will:
· Obtain the complete nursing home charts and all other appropriate medical records
· Research the facility and interview former employees
· Evaluate whether the sub-standard care was a proximate cause of the injury
· Obtain an Affidavit of Merit from a qualified professional
· Identify the proper defendants and conduct aggressive discovery
To speak with an experienced Personal Injury attorney immediately call us toll free at 1–800–923–3456 or contact us online to discuss your legal matter today.
Do You Need Help with A Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
If you or a loved one has been injured while residing in a nursing home in New Jersey, it is important to know that you have rights. Nursing homes are required to meet a certain standard of care when it comes to the health, comfort, and social life of their residents.
Federal regulations protect nursing home residents from neglect and abuse, and a nursing home can be fined or have its ratings downgraded if reports of such mistreatment are substantiated. However, when an elderly or infirm resident is injured, he or she is often unable or unwilling to speak up to protect his or her rights.
That's why it's important to have an advocate on your side who can help ensure that your rights are being respected and that you are receiving the care you deserve. The nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at our firm have extensive experience handling these types of cases, and we are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation.