Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys Protecting Elders
Nursing homes are bound by state and federal laws to protect their residents from neglect and abuse. When we place a family member in a nursing home, we expect the facility and its staff to provide adequate care. All too often, understaffing, failure to monitor, inadequate training, and other factors lead to substandard care, and our most precious family members pay the price. Nursing home negligence is a form of personal injury that can have devastating consequences for vulnerable residents.
At Jae Lee Law, nursing home negligence attorney Jae E. Lee provides knowledgeable legal representation to Bergen County victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Under the Nursing Home Responsibilities and Residents’ Rights Act (NHA), residents have legal protections that facilities must uphold. Our law firm is dedicated to helping elders who have suffered serious injuries and families who have lost family members due to nursing home negligence.
Contact our law firm today to speak with a Bergen County nursing home negligence attorney during a free consultation.
What Forms Does Nursing Home Negligence Take?
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are businesses that make administrative decisions to increase profit. When they cut corners by not hiring enough staff or providing adequate training, residents are put at risk. Nursing home negligence can take many forms, and common causes of injuries and wrongful deaths include:
Sadly, many victims of nursing home neglect are unable to speak for themselves and are forced to suffer in silence. We aggressively pursue nursing home negligence lawsuits to give victims a powerful voice in the legal arena. Families may pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the diminished quality of life their family member has endured.
- Improper use of restraints
- Failure to monitor residents
- Wandering off/elopement
- Bedsores from prolonged immobility
- Dehydration and malnourishment
- Physical or emotional abuse
