Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Hawthorne NJ Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Lawsuits
When you or your loved one is admitted as a occupant to a Nursing Home there is an expectation that procedures will be appropriate and sensible. The treatment of some of the most vulnerable members of our neighborhood is so essential that the New Jersey legislature enacted the Nursing Home Reform Act offering that every nursing home occupant deserves to be treated with importance and respect, devoid of disparaging and negligent habits.
According to the Federal Government, more than 1.5 million individuals live in nursing homes every year throughout the nation. When providers choose to own and run a nursing home it comes with the obligation to do it correctly.
Unfortunately, the care provided to citizens at nursing homes by those used sometimes result in causing bodily, mental or psychosocial harm. Often the harm is triggered by deliberate acts, and often the damage is the result of neglect. Nursing home malpractice is a prevalent, growing type of abuse both locally and nationwide. There is also reason to think these circumstances of neglect and abuse are under-reported.
Common Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect in Hawthorne NJ
Whether it is being our own advocate or looking out for a loved one, it may not be as obvious as you think to pick up on the truth that a person has actually been the victim of abuse or disregard. Through our experience, we have learned that you must always watch for falls with injuries and inexplicable injuries; sudden changes in patient habits or prognosis; bedsores or pressure ulcers; fast weight-loss or malnutrition; unhygienic conditions; overmedication; abrupt or unexpected death; transfer to a medical facility or wound care center for infection, unusual injuries, or malnutrition; and inadequate staffing or poor quality of staff.
Often residents struggle with minimized mobility which provides the increased threat for bed sores, lung issues and orthopedic injuries. The nursing homes that accept these clients are expected to have this knowledge and customize their care strategy appropriately to fulfill the needs of the elderly and bedridden.
- Nursing home resident falls; Failure of a nursing home facility to properly identify a resident’s fall risk and implement proper precautions often leads to broken bones, brain injuries, and death. We have handled cases similar to this with successful recoveries for our clients.
- Failure to properly monitor a nursing home resident. It is the responsibility of the nursing home facility to monitor the resident. Things such as vitals, feedings, and other things need to be consistently and constantly monitored; Failure to do so can result in catastrophic injury or death.
- Resident Elopement; Residents are expected to remain in the nursing home facility to the best of their ability. Otherwise, avoidable casualties or catastrophic injuries may result.
- Bed Sores; The facility has a responsibility to assess the skin of each resident and take all necessary preventative steps in order to prevent unbelievably painful and impossible pressure injuries.
Why Choosing an Experienced Nursing Home Attorney Matters
A case against a nursing home is not a common personal injury case. The knowledgeable litigators at Gencarelli and Rimassa Law Firm, LLC have the capacity to all at once investigate the event, or series of occasions, while working with the suitable medical experts who help in identifying what took place, and who is responsible for our client’s injuries.
Furthermore, nursing home litigation involves a variety of particular and important state and federal regulations that can impact different cases in various ways. Having an attorney that can perfectly handle all the medical and legal problems a case presents, while all at once handling opposing counsel and the Court is essential to secure you or your liked one the most preferable result. Contact us today for a free evaluation to explore your case.