What a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Wants You to Know
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, here is what our attorneys think is most important to understand.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal or mental abuse, falls, bedsores, medication mistakes, lack of supervision, and failure to provide adequate assistance.
- Nursing homes must follow federal and state laws and regulations designed to protect residents, and a nursing home abuse lawyer can help hold facilities accountable when they fail to do so.
- Delaware generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim, under 10 Del. C. section 8119.
- Our attorneys work with a team of experts to investigate nursing home neglect claims and pursue the maximum recovery for your family.
What we do for you
At Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, we represent individuals and families in claims involving nursing home abuse and neglect. It can be difficult to see a loved one or family member suffer under the care of abusive or neglectful medical and nursing staff.
Abuse and negligence can take on many forms, including:
- Negligent or substandard medical or nursing care
- Physical abuse
- Verbal or mental abuse and harassment
- Falls
- Bedsores
- Mistakes in medication or dosage
- Sexual abuse
- Lack of supervision
- Failure to provide adequate assistance
Your Loved One Deserves to Be Safe and Cared For
It is difficult to see a loved one suffer under the care of an abusive or neglectful nursing home. Our nursing home abuse attorneys understand how painful this experience is, and we work diligently with a team of experts to hold negligent facilities accountable while you focus on your family.
Schedule A ConsultationNursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Common Questions
Straight answers to what our nursing home abuse attorneys get asked most.
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Signs of nursing home abuse or neglect can include unexplained falls, bedsores, medication or dosage mistakes, physical or sexual abuse, verbal or mental abuse and harassment, lack of supervision, and failure to provide adequate assistance. If you notice any of these signs in a loved one’s care, a nursing home abuse attorney can help you understand your options.
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Nursing home neglect generally involves negligent or substandard medical or nursing care, such as inadequate supervision or failing to prevent falls and bedsores, while nursing home abuse involves intentional harm, such as physical, verbal, or sexual abuse. A nursing home neglect lawyer can help determine which laws and regulations apply to your loved one’s situation.
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Nursing homes must follow federal and state laws and regulations designed to protect residents from abuse and neglect. A nursing home abuse lawyer who understands these regulations, in conjunction with medical and industry experts, can help build a strong case and pursue the recovery your family deserves.
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Delaware generally gives injured individuals two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, under 10 Del. C. section 8119. Because evidence in nursing home cases can be difficult to obtain over time, it is best to speak with a nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible.
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Nursing home abuse and neglect cases often require an understanding of complex federal and state regulations, medical records, and staffing standards. A nursing home neglect lawyer works with a team of experts to investigate your case, prosecute claims against negligent facilities, and pursue the maximum recovery available.
