When Caregivers Fail: Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Negligence in New Jersey

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When we place our loved ones in a nursing home, we trust that they will receive the care and attention they deserve. However, nursing home neglect and abuse are all too common. Negligent caregivers can cause harm to residents, leading to serious injuries, illness, and even death.

If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home negligence, it's crucial to take action. The Epstein Law Firm, P.A., located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, can help you hold the nursing home accountable for its actions.

What is Nursing Home Negligence?

Nursing home negligence occurs when a caregiver fails to provide adequate care or engages in behavior that causes harm to a resident. Examples of nursing home negligence include:

• Failing to provide proper nutrition or hydration
• Failure to provide adequate staffing and medical care
• Failure to monitor vital signs
• Failure to respond to medical emergencies
• Not administering medication as prescribed
• Ignoring requests for assistance with daily tasks
• Neglecting to address medical issues, such as infections, bedsores & pressure ulcers
• Emotional, physical & sexual abuse
• Failure to provide adequate personal care. This can include failure to bathe, dress, or feed residents, failure to change bed linens, and failure to maintain proper hygiene.
• Failure to provide a safe environment: This can include failure to prevent falls, failure to maintain a clean and sanitary living space, and failure to prevent wandering & elopement.
• Emotional abuse: This can include verbal abuse, isolation, and intimidation.
• Negligence can result in serious harm to residents, including broken bones, infections, dehydration, malnutrition, and even death.

Who is Responsible for Nursing Home Negligence?

Nursing homes have a legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for residents. When they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for their actions. In New Jersey, nursing homes can be held liable for negligence under the state's nursing home reform act.

Additionally, individual caregivers can be held accountable for their actions. If a caregiver engages in abuse or neglect, they can be criminally charged and sued for damages.

What Are The Next Steps?

If you suspect that your loved one is experiencing neglect or abuse in a nursing home, it is important to take action. In New Jersey, there are several steps you can take to hold the nursing home accountable for their actions.

1. Report the abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities: This includes contacting the New Jersey Department of Health and Adult Protective Services.

2. Speak with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney: A skilled attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options and guide you through the process of filing a lawsuit.

3. File a lawsuit against the nursing home: If your loved one has suffered harm due to the nursing home’s negligence or abuse, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.

4. Pursue criminal charges: In some cases, nursing home abuse and neglect may be criminal offenses. If this is the case, you can pursue criminal charges against the nursing home and the responsible staff members.

Holding nursing homes accountable for their actions is essential to protecting the safety and well-being of our loved ones. If you suspect that your loved one is experiencing neglect or abuse in a nursing home, don’t wait. Contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney today.

Contact The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. Today for a Free Consultation About Your Nursing Home Negligence Case

At The Epstein Law Firm, we understand that placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult decision. You trust that your loved one will receive the care and attention they need. And when caregivers fail, it can lead to serious harm. If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home negligence, we can help. 

Our experienced attorneys can investigate the situation, gather evidence, and build a strong case on your behalf. We can help you hold the nursing home and caregivers accountable for their actions and seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost quality of life. 

At The Epstein Law Firm, we understand the emotional and financial toll that nursing home negligence can take on families. That's why we are dedicated to fighting for our clients and helping them get the justice they deserve. If you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of nursing home negligence, don't wait to take action. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.