Legally Reviewed by Jae E. Lee on July 30, 2026
A nursing home should be a haven for vulnerable adults who cannot protect themselves. So it is unspeakably tragic when nursing home residents are sexually assaulted or subjected to physical or emotional abuse.
Nursing home abuse attorney Jae E. Lee and her associates at Jae Lee Law will vigorously pursue action against nursing home owners for your loved one’s lasting injuries or psychological trauma. We handle nursing home negligence cases across Bergen County.
Contact our law firm today online or by telephone at 201-346-3800 to speak with an experienced Bergen County nursing home abuse attorney.
Time-Sensitive — New Jersey Law Limits Your Window to File
You Generally Have Only 2 Years to File a New Jersey Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Jae Lee Law brings nearly 30 years of experience and millions in recoveries for injured clients, and we are proactive, not just responsive, in fighting for your family.
Bergen County Nursing Home Assault Lawyer and Elder Abuse Law Firm
We give a voice to those who often cannot speak up for themselves. Our mission is to stop the abuse and to hold the perpetrator and the facility accountable. In many cases, a family member has noticed unexplained injuries or a change in the resident’s behavior: fear, depression, withdrawal, outbursts or weeping. Sometimes, another resident or an employee has lodged a complaint.
Our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers have sued nursing homes for the physical harm and/or emotional trauma from:
Sexual Abuse by Staff
Abuse committed by facility employees
Sexual Assault by a Co-Resident
Assault by another resident of the facility
Physical Abuse
Rough treatment or physical mistreatment
Emotional Abuse
Punishment, humiliation, and emotional mistreatment
Unnecessary Restraints
Improper restraint, sedation, or isolation
How We Investigate Nursing Home Abuse Claims
Our law firm conducts a medical records review and solicits testimony of the victim and any witnesses. We research staffing levels, security protocols, prior complaints or lawsuits, and the criminal and employment background of employees accused of assault or abusive treatment. Did the employer do a background check? Has this happened before? Why did nobody notice signs of abuse before now?
When Does Poor Care Cross Legal Boundaries?
Assault and abuse are always legal violations, but the failures that allow them to happen, such as inadequate staffing, poor supervision, or ignored complaints, can also expose a facility to liability. New Jersey’s Nursing Home Responsibilities and Residents’ Rights Act (NHA) sets out the legal rights nursing home residents have, including the right to be free from abuse, and a facility’s failure to uphold those rights can support a negligence claim against the facility itself, in addition to any claim against the individual perpetrator.
Deadline to File a New Jersey Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Filing Deadline
2 Years From the Incident
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, nursing home abuse and negligence claims in New Jersey generally must be filed within two years of the incident. If the abuse results in a wrongful death, N.J.S.A. 2A:31-3 imposes a separate two-year deadline running from the date of death. Missing this deadline is irreversible and will generally bar you from recovering compensation.
You should contact our office promptly so we can evaluate your filing deadline.
