Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Villas NJ Nursing Home Carelessness and Abuse Lawsuits
When you or your loved one is taken in as a resider to a Nursing Home there is an expectation that remedies will be proper and sensible. The treatment of some of the most vulnerable members of our community is so important that the New Jersey legislature enacted the Nursing Home Reform Act providing that every nursing home occupant has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, devoid of violent and unmindful practices.
According to the Federal Government, more than 1.5 million individuals live in nursing homes every year across the country. When companies select to own and run a nursing home it comes with the obligation to do it correctly.
The care supplied to residents at nursing homes by those employed at times result in causing physical, mental or psychosocial damage. Nursing home malpractice is a widespread, growing kind of abuse both in your area and nationwide.
Common Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect in Villas 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 detect the reality that a citizen has been the victim of abuse or neglect. Through our practical experience, we have discovered that you must constantly be on the lookout for falls with injuries and unusual injuries; sudden changes in patient habits or prognosis; bedsores or pressure ulcers; fast weight-loss or poor nutrition; unhygienic conditions; overmedication; sudden or unanticipated death; transfer to a health center or injury care center for infection, inexplicable wounds, or malnutrition; and inadequate staffing or poor quality of personnel.
Usually residents suffer from lowered movement which provides the increased threat for bed sores, lung problems and orthopedic injuries. The nursing homes that accept these patients are anticipated to have this understanding and tailor their care plan accordingly to satisfy the requirements 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 normal injury case. The skilled litigators at Gencarelli and Rimassa Law Firm, LLC have the capacity to at the same time examine the occurrence, or series of occasions, while working with the suitable medical experts who help in identifying what occurred, and who is responsible for our client’s injuries.
In addition, nursing home litigation includes a variety of specific and important state and federal regulations that can affect various cases in various methods. Having an attorney that can seamlessly deal with all the medical and legal concerns a case provides, while all at once dealing with opposing counsel and the Court is needed to secure you or your enjoyed one the most desirable result. Contact us today for a complimentary evaluation to look at your case.