NYC NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE ATTORNEYS WITH 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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At Spar & Bernstein, we have been successfully resolving personal injury cases for over 50 years. If your loved has been injured due to nursing home negligence, our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys will manage your case with the utmost care.
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WHY HIRE SPAR & BERNSTEIN FOR NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE CASES?
From bed sores, medication negligence, and malnutrition to negligent supervision and wrongful death, our team at Spar & Bernstein will investigate your case, collect evidence, negotiate settlements and represent you in court to ensure a maximum settlement for your loved one’s injuries or your loss.
TYPES OF NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE CASES RECOGNIZED BY NEW YORK STATE LAW
The most common nursing home negligence cases in New York include bed sores, falls due to negligence, malnutrition, dehydration, medication negligence, negligent hiring and supervision, failure to properly maintain equipment and failure to maintain facility security.
NEW YORK NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE LAWS
Statute Of Limitations (New York Consolidated Laws, Civil Practice Law and Rules – CVP § 214)
The statute of limitations states that a nursing home negligence claim must be filed within three years. A claim of wrongful death due to nursing home negligence must be filed within two years.
Public Health Law §2801-d
Public Health Law §2801-d states that if a residential health care facility fails to provide rights or benefits to its residents, it can be held liable for the injuries caused by the failure. This law allows plaintiffs to recover compensatory and punitive damages.
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2895-b(3)(a)
N.Y. Public Health Law § 2895-b(3)(a), in effect as of January 2022, defines the minimum standard of staffing hours at nursing home facilities. Staffing hours of care per resident per day should be 3.5 hours provided by certified nurse aide, a licensed nurse, or a nurse aide.
WHO IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE IN NEW YORK?
The parties at fault for nursing home negligence in New York include anyone who contributed to the patient’s injuries or death at the facility. This may include nursing homes and parent companies, doctors and nurses, caregivers, groundkeepers, maintenance staff, and more.
Types of Compensation For Nursing Home Negligence In New York
Medical Expenses
If your loved one suffered injuries due to nursing home negligence, you can seek compensation to cover medical treatment.
Pain And Suffering
If your loved one has experienced pain and suffering as a result of negligence at a nursing home facility, you can file a lawsuit for pain and suffering.
Loss Of Enjoyment
If the quality of life of your loved one has been negatively impacted due to nursing home negligence, you can pursue compensation for loss of enjoyment.
Compensation For Wrongful Death
If you have lost your loved one due to nursing home negligence, you can pursue compensation for wrongful death.
NYC NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE FAQS
Who Can Be Sued For Nursery Home Negligence?
- Doctors
- Physicians Assistants (PAs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- Maintenance staff
- Groundskeepers
- Contracted care providers
- Custodians
- Nursing homes and parent companies
What Is Nursing Home Malpractice?
What Are The Most Common Types Of Nursing Home Negligence In New York?
- Falls due to negligence
- Failure to address the resident’s medical problems or needs
- Medication negligence, such as administering the wrong medication, wrong dosage, or wrong manner of administering
- Malnutrition, especially in residents who need feeding assistance or refuse to consume food
- Dehydration
- Lack of adequate care for residents who cannot move, including failure to change the position of disabled or bedridden residents resulting in bedsores or other injuries
- Failure to keep the facility hazard-free
- Failure to properly maintain equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and more
- Failure to provide appropriate security, which can result in residents wandering off and being injured
- Negligent hiring, which may extend to a lack of background checks and verification of qualifications
- Negligent supervision
- Failure to provide adequate training to staff members and caregivers
What Are The Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
- Physical abuse
- Verbal, emotional or mental abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial exploitation
- Isolation from social communication
- Unnecessary restraining of a resident
How Do I Know If A Nursing Home Was Negligent?
What Are Bed Sores (Pressure Ulcers)?
Why Are Nursing Home Residents Susceptible To Bed Sores?
How Fast Can Bed Sores Develop?
What Are The Most Common Causes For Bed Sores?
- Remaining in the same position for a long period of time without being moved or shifted;
- Experiencing friction against the skin, for example when the skin rubs against another surface such as clothing or bed linen;
- Having the skin sheared when the resident moves position but their skin is pulled in the opposite direction, thus causing skin irritation.
What Parts Of The Body Are Most Susceptible To Bed Sores?
- The resident’s back, resulting from lying in bed for a long time;
- The resident’s heels, resulting from pressing them against wheelchair legs;
- The resident’s buttocks, resulting from sitting on a chair for a long period of time;
- The resident’s elbows, resulting from pressing them against the arm of a chair.
What Are The Stages Of Bed Sores?
- Warm but intact skin;
- Skin breaking or blister-like sores filled with fluid;
- Fat and tissue injuries;
- Injuries reaching the bones or muscles that can be life-threatening.
My Loved One Has Developed Bed Sores. What Can I Do?
- Demand an explanation and ensure immediate measures are taken to treat the bed sores;
- File a complaint with the state board that is responsible for nursing homes, so state investigators will research your loved one’s case;
- Contact our team at Spar & Bernstein to review the details of your case and help you recover damages for medical expenses, pain, and suffering, or loss of enjoyment.
What Should I Do If I Suspect Negligence In A Nursing Home?
- Contact the police to report the incident
- Transport your loved one to a hospital, if needed, so they can receive adequate medical attention
- Take photos and videos of the injury or the unsafe conditions that endangered your loved one’s wellbeing
- Report the incident to nursing home management
- Search for witnesses and collect information
- If your loved one is treated in a hospital, collect the available medical documentation (including information about the date, time and severity of the injury)
- Contact a nursing home negligence attorney to protect your loved one’s interests and pursue compensation for the injuries suffered
What Should I Do In Case Of Nursing Home Wrongful Death?
Can I Sue A Nursing Home For Financial Exploitation?
- Unexplained ATM withdrawals, credit card purchases or bank transfers
- Changes in life insurance policies
- Changes in powers of attorney
- Changes in property titles
- Changes in wills
Can Nursing Home Residents Be Restrained?
How Can I Report Nursing Home Negligence?
- Complete the Nursing Home Complaint Form online
- Print out the form in PDF format and send it via email, mail or fax
- Contact the Nursing Home Complaint Hotline at 1-888-201-4563
What Are The Most Common Signs Of Nursing Home Negligence?
- Fractures, sprains, and dislocations
- Unexplained injuries such as bruises, cuts, lacerations, and welts
- Unexplained weight loss
- Repeated infections
- Cases of bedsores (pressure ulcers)
- Bleeding that is not related to the resident’s medical condition
- Poor personal hygiene
- Unexplained behavior changes
- Emotional outbursts in typically balanced individuals
- Refusal to eat, drink or take medication
- Reluctance to socialize
- Unexpected death
What Nursing Home Conditions Should I Consider When Visiting My Loved One?
- Does your loved one look clean and cared for?
- Are there signs of physical injuries or bedsores?
- Are there changes in your loved one’s usual behavior?
- Is the room clean?
- Are the sheets changed regularly?
Why Should I Hire Spar & Bernstein For A Nursing Home Negligence Or Abuse Case?
- Investigate the circumstances of negligence or abuse
- Identify if the nursing home and staff have been the subject of similar complaints in the past
- Consult professionals to analyze the injuries suffered along with the potential claim value
- Guide you through the paperwork and emotional process of filing a claim or a lawsuit
- Advise on whether proposed settlement is in your best interest
- Represent you in court and handle your case from start to finish