Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes provide a broad range of care, including medical, nutritional, and custodial. The care they provide must meet strict standards to insure the well being of their residents. Unfortunately, care in nursing homes sometimes can be neglectful, or even abusive. The result can be devastating for the victims and their families who entrusted the care of their loved one to the home.

The Warshafsky Law Firm fights for the rights of residents of nursing homes and assisted-living centers. Our attorneys are familiar with common types of abuse and neglect, how to identify and how to document them. The firm takes an aggressive stance in nursing home abuse cases while remaining sensitive to the needs of the victims and their families.

Some of the more common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect are:

• Pressure sores
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Injury due to falls
• Verbal abuse
• Physical abuse
• Infections
• Injuries due to wandering
• Failure to meet basic needs such as bathing or feeding

If you suspect a loved one in a nursing home or in assisted living has been abused or neglected, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will conduct a thorough investigation and work to ensure justice is done. We offer clients free initial consultations. You pay no fee until your claim is paid.