Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and neglect of the elderly in nursing homes is a sad but true reality. Nursing home patients can find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions causing injury, such as ulcers, fractures, malnutrition or physical abuse including sexual assault, battery, excessive or insufficient medication, mistreatment, confinement, neglect, and verbal or emotional abuse.

Nursing homes receiving federal funds must comply with federal regulations with respect to staff, care, daily activities, hygiene, nutrition, treatment, and supervision. Nursing home residents are protected by the Nursing Home Reforms Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you know someone who is or may be suffering from nursing home abuse, contact the Lourie Law Firm. Unlike virtually any other law firm practicing in this area of the law, our firm has the advantage of having an attorney who defended these cases for many years on behalf of nursing homes before joining the firm. This provides the experience, knowledge and skill to properly handle these cases. Our attorneys will take the time to listen and, where the situation warrants, will act quickly to investigate the matter further and protect the victim.