Nursing home abuse and neglect can cause serious injury or death, often resulting from understaffing, inadequate training, or poor supervision. If you or a loved one has experienced abuse or neglect, The Edwards Firm LLP can help you recover compensation and hold the facility accountable.
New York
Nursing Home Abuse
Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse or neglect can occur in many different ways, resulting in the permanent injury or death of your loved one. It may result from understaffing, a lack of qualifications, inadequate maintenance of a facility and its equipment, inadequate background checks, or insufficient training of staff.
Regardless of the cause, it’s horrifying to learn that a family member has been injured, abused, or even killed by the people who were supposed to be caring for them. Residents may be abused physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually, financially, or a combination of the above.
It can be difficult for families to realize that their loved ones are being neglected or abused. Common warning signs include bedsores, unexplained fractures, mood changes, and social withdrawal.
Let The Edwards Firm help you recover compensation if you or a loved one has experienced nursing home abuse or neglect. With over 30 years of experience, we know how to investigate a facility’s staffing and care records to build a strong case.
Common Warning Signs
Families should watch for these signs of possible abuse or neglect:
- Physical Signs: Bedsores, unexplained fractures, bruising, or sudden weight loss.
- Behavioral Changes: Mood changes, social withdrawal, fear of certain staff, or anxiety.
- Facility Conditions: Understaffing, poor hygiene, or unsafe or unsanitary living conditions.
Nursing Home Cases We Handle
The Edwards Firm represents nursing home residents and their families throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys investigate staffing records, incident reports, and facility history to identify every responsible party and pursue the maximum compensation available under the law. From the moment we take your case, we develop a strategy for maximizing your family’s recovery as quickly as possible, whether that means a negotiated settlement or a trial verdict. With over 30 years of experience, we understand how difficult it is to learn that a loved one has been harmed by the people entrusted with their care.
We handle cases involving:
- Bedsores
- Wandering or leaving facility
- Dehydration
- Malnourishment
- Failure to guard against falls
- Medication errors
- Unreasonable restraints
- Physical or sexual assault
Nursing homes and their insurers often try to minimize or deny responsibility for a resident’s injuries, sometimes blaming a resident’s age or pre-existing conditions. The Edwards Firm gathers medical records, staffing logs, and prior complaints to show what the facility knew or should have known. We consult with your family on every critical decision, keeping your loved one’s best interests at the forefront every step of the way, then negotiate aggressively, and litigate when necessary, to recover the full compensation your family deserves for medical costs, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the facility’s negligence.
Why Choose The Edwards Firm
We focus on your family’s recovery, not our egos. From your first call, you’ll work directly with attorneys who listen, explain your options clearly, and fight for the outcome you deserve.
- Over 30 years of experience
- Proven record of case results
- Personalized, client-first approach
- Trial-ready when insurers won’t pay
- Serving NY, NJ & PA
- Free case evaluations
Nursing homes and their insurers have teams of lawyers working to protect their bottom line. Your family deserves the same level of advocacy on your side. The Edwards Firm levels the playing field, handling every detail of your case, from investigation through negotiation or trial, so your family can focus on your loved one’s care while we fight for compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can sue for nursing home abuse or neglect?
The resident themselves can bring a claim, or if they’ve passed away or are incapacitated, a legal representative or family member may file on their behalf. The Edwards Firm can help you understand who has standing to bring a claim in your specific situation and guide your family through each step of the process.
What must be proven in a nursing home abuse or neglect case?
Generally, you’ll need to show that the facility or its staff owed your loved one a duty of care, breached that duty through action or inaction, and that the breach caused harm. Staffing records, care logs, and prior complaints often play a key role in establishing what the facility knew and failed to do to protect residents.
Can I sue for financial exploitation, not just physical neglect?
Yes. Financial exploitation, medical neglect, and physical or emotional abuse can all support a claim. Any time a facility fails to protect a resident’s well-being or property, whether through action or a failure to act, it may be grounds for legal action, and The Edwards Firm can help you evaluate what happened.
What should families do if they suspect neglect?
Document everything you observe, report your concerns to the facility and appropriate state agencies, seek medical attention for your loved one, and contact The Edwards Firm for a free case evaluation. Acting quickly can help preserve evidence, stop ongoing harm, and protect your loved one going forward.
Is there a time limit to bring a nursing home abuse or negligence lawsuit?
Yes, statutes of limitations apply and vary depending on the type of claim, the facts involved, and whether a government-run facility is involved. Contact The Edwards Firm as soon as possible to protect your family’s rights.
Contact The Edwards Firm for Nursing Home Abuse Help
If you or a loved one has experienced nursing home abuse or neglect, don’t wait to protect your rights. Our attorneys are ready to review your case, answer your questions, and fight for the compensation your family deserves. Contact The Edwards Firm today for a free evaluation.
