Feldman Shepherd is proud of the reputation it has earned in the handling of nursing home negligence cases. In this complex field, knowledge of proper care and facility management are as important as an understanding of the unique legal principles applicable to nursing home claims.

When a loved one can no longer take care of him- or herself, a nursing home is usually a safe and supportive solution to care for their medical needs; unfortunately, not all facilities take proper care of their patients. Our attorneys can help you understand the signs of nursing home neglect. Knowing the warning signs of abuse is a first step toward protecting elderly friends or relatives.

These signs include: bruising, dehydration, malnutrition, infections, and loss of a limb from untreated bedsores. In some cases, a resident may suffer broken bones or brain damage from a fall, or even loss of life.

Abuse and neglect can come as a result of the improper care delivered by registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, doctors, maintenance workers, or any other employees of a long-term care facility.

It is important to take action when you think you or a loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing facility so that the appropriate authorities can immediately investigate, on behalf of you, your loved one, or other residents in the facility. Every state and the federal government have laws regulating nursing care facilities.

Our experienced attorneys can help you or your loved one secure all of the compensation to which you or they may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial losses, emotional distress, and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing.

Our attorneys can help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. Insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, contact us today.