Helping the Vulnerable Elderly

A recent study has shown that over one million elders are victims of nursing home or assisted living negligence each year. Staggering results? Yes, we think so, too. That’s why the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm has pledged to fight nursing home negligence for the elder citizens in New York City nursing homes.

When you hear the word “negligence,” you may be thinking of neglecting to keep the elderly person clean or properly fed. Unfortunately, there are so many more ways for elder nursing home negligence. The elder may also suffer psychological abuse at the hands of employees such as yelling, threatening, manipulating, bullying, and sarcasm.

Any type of negligence can make the elderly patient severely depressed and withdrawn. The elder may be afraid to tell you about the negligence, thinking you may cause a scene, and they may fear retribution at the hands of the employee/caregiver.

Another type of nursing home negligence is caused by broken or faulty equipment. Additionally, the assisted living facility may not be properly cleaned (for example, mold, insects, or rodents), causing the elderly person to become sick. If you have find signs of nursing home malpractice, the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm can file a New York City nursing home negligence lawsuit on your elder’s behalf.

Telling a nurse, doctor, administrator, or social worker may be the first thing you do once you notice the negligence.  However, it’s best to call a New York City nursing home negligence lawyer immediately.  We will discuss your case, and start an investigation into the negligence so you can concentrate on making the elder patient get better care, both physically and psychologically. The elder may be entitled to monetary damages for pain and suffering, and any additional medical costs that may arise from the neglect. If a criminal prosecution is in order, the owner of the nursing facility and/or employee may be punished by paying a hefty fine or going to jail.

Don’t let your loved one be a victim of nursing home negligence.