(718) 428-4949

As the population of the United States ages, more and more people find themselves living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Many residents of these institutions are vulnerable-they are elderly, frail and often have cognitive problems caused by age and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Nursing home residents often live far away from children or other loved ones, and have no one to monitor the care they receive. As such, they are frequently victims of abuse and negligence.

 

Most nursing homes in the New York areas we serve provide excellent care. However, not all do. We handle nursing home negligence cases involving issues such as:

 

• Unsanitary conditions, physical, and verbal abuse

• Decubitus ulcers and bedsores

• Dehydration or malnutrition

• Burns

• Inappropriate use of restraints

• Failing to assist those with difficulty walking

• Failure to address fall downs and broken bones

• Theft from nursing home residents

• Sexual assault of residents

• Wrongful death of a resident

 

Nursing homes and other facilities often try to conceal their negligent conditions from family members. When caught, they typically offer a defense centering on improperly trained or insufficient staff; none of these excuses will hold up, as the operator of the facility is duty-bound to provide the standard of care necessary. In a nursing home abuse case, lack of staff, poor instruction, or ignorance will lead to liability for the facility.

 

Please call JEFFREY KIM, P.C. at (718) 428-4949 for a free consultation.