Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Jersey City NJ Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Litigation
When you or your loved one is taken in as a resident to a Nursing Home there is an expectation that remedies will be suitable and dignified. The treatment of some of the most susceptible individuals of our community is so crucial that the New Jersey legislature enacted the Nursing Home Reform Act offering that every nursing home inhabitant has the right to be treated with importance and regard, devoid of vilifying and negligent practices.
According to the Federal Government, more than 1.5 million individuals live in nursing homes every year across the country. When organizations pick to own and operate a nursing home it involves the accountability to do it correctly. This suggests appropriate staffing, establishments, training and medical coverage. With the changing landscape of our population and longer life span, nursing homes are no longer places where the infirm go to pass away. The owners now should run facilities with a specific level of expertise, staffing, training and facilities that are focused on the needs of the population it serves.
The care provided to citizens at nursing homes by those employed at times result in triggering physical, mental or psychosocial harm. In some cases the harm is caused by deliberate acts, and sometimes the harm is the result of carelessness. Nursing home malpractice is a prevalent, growing type of abuse both locally and nationwide. There is also reason to think these instances of disregard and abuse are under-reported.
Common Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect in Jersey City NJ
Whether it is being our own supporter or watching out for a loved one, it may not be as obvious as you think to detect the truth that a person has been the victim of abuse or disregard. Through our experience, we have learned that you ought to constantly be on the lookout for falls with injuries and inexplicable injuries; sudden changes in patient habits or prognosis; bedsores or pressure ulcers; rapid weight-loss or malnutrition; unhygienic conditions; overmedication; unexpected or unexpected death; transfer to a medical facility or wound care center for infection, inexplicable wounds, or poor nutrition; and inadequate staffing or poor quality of personnel.
Frequently residents suffer from reduced movement which provides the increased threat for bed sores, lung issues and orthopedic injuries. The nursing homes that accept these patients are expected to have this understanding and tailor their care strategy accordingly to satisfy the needs of the senior 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 normal personal injury case. The skilled litigators at Gencarelli and Rimassa Law Firm, LLC have the capacity to simultaneously investigate the event, or series of occasions, while working with the suitable medical professionals who help in determining what happened, and who is accountable for our client’s traumas.
In addition, nursing home lawsuits involves a number of particular and crucial state and federal guidelines that can affect various cases in different ways. Having an attorney that can effortlessly handle all the medical and legal issues a case provides, while at the same time dealing with opposing counsel and the Court is needed to secure you or your enjoyed one the most preferable outcome. Contact us today for a free assessment to review your case.