NEW YORK NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER
If you have family or loved ones residing at an assisted living facility or nursing home, your expectation is that they will be properly cared for, and treated with respect and dignity. New York nursing home abuse lawyer Paul Oliveri can help.
It is an unfortunate fact, however, that in the United States negligence and abuse of residents in a nursing facility is a huge problem, and one that has yet to be addressed in an effective manner.
While statutes at both the state and Federal level are in place to protect the elderly residents of nursing facilities, some of society’s most vulnerable are victimized every single day.
The NYC Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers at Oliveri & Schwartz, P.C. are here to FIGHT for your loved one.
Common Warning Signs of Neglect and Abuse
With the prevalence of neglect and abuse in America’s nursing homes, it is important for family members of nursing home residents to be on the lookout for signs of problems, including things like:
-Rapid weight loss.
-Unexplained bruises and other injuries.
-The development of bedsores.
-Falls, especially if they become more than an isolated incident.
-Sudden agitation or emotional withdrawal.
-Unusual depression or lack of interests in activities they previously enjoyed.
-Staff substituting strong medications or sedatives for supervision.
-Caretakers being unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for a patient’s condition.
Types Of Nursing Home Cases Handled By Oliveri & Schwartz, P.C.
Abuse and negligence in nursing homes and assisted living facilities come in many different forms.
The Founding Attorney at Oliveri & Schwartz, P.C., NEW YORK NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER Paul Oliveri and his team represent injured nursing home residents throughout New York City, as well as the families of those whose abuse has resulted in the death of the resident in cases involving matters such as:
-Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, and Decubitus Ulcers
-Malnutrition and Dehydration
-Sepsis
-Clogged Breathing Tubes
-Medication Errors
-Physical or Chemical Restraints
-Wandering and Elopement From Facilities
-Falls
-Elder Abuse
-Physical and Sexual Assault or Abuse
-Verbal Abuse
-Choking
-Burns
-Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia
Contact our NYC Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm for Help
Nursing home neglect and abuse takes an immeasurable toll on patients and their loved ones. Families can be left with the burden of medical bills and guilt, while victims suffer disability, disfigurement, emotional anguish, and a reduced quality of life.
Our elders shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home exploitation and neglect, we can help you find justice.
Oliveri & Schwartz, P.C. have been successfully assisting nursing home patients and their families in obtaining full and fair financial compensation for more than 37 years.
Contact NEW YORK NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER Paul Oliveri today for a free consultation at 800-427-9546.
We will evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and fight to restore justice and dignity for your elderly loved one.
