If you have entrusted a Staten Island nursing home to care for your elderly family member and they have betrayed your trust, resulting in harm to your loved one, you may have the right to seek compensation for the damages caused. The experienced nursing home abuse attorneys at Sgarlato & Sgarlato can provide assistance in such cases.
With a track record of over 40 years, our firm has been dedicated to helping injured nursing home residents in Staten Island. If your loved one has been a victim of neglect or abuse, we will go the extra mile to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Our team understands the challenges you may be facing during this difficult time, and we are committed to supporting you and your family.
Why Should I Call a Staten Island Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?
The primary responsibility of nursing homes is to care for their residents, not to subject them to abuse or neglect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a widespread issue across the country, including in New York, where 260,000 adults fall victim to elder abuse each year. While some of these cases involve family members and caregivers, the majority of incidents occur within licensed nursing facilities.
When a loved one suffers harm while under the care of a nursing home, it can be devastating. Under New York law, family members are entitled to seek financial compensation from nursing homes that have caused harm to elderly residents due to abuse or neglect.
However, obtaining the compensation your family deserves can be a challenging process. Evidence may be difficult to obtain, particularly if the nursing home is intentionally concealing their abusive practices. Those involved in the abuse or neglect will often refuse to accept responsibility and try to shift blame onto others. Additionally, insurance companies may attempt to deny or undervalue your claim.
To obtain the compensation your family deserves, it's best to seek the assistance of a Staten Island personal injury lawyer. We are aware of the lengths that nursing homes and insurers will go to avoid paying you what you are owed.
By enlisting our help, you can benefit from our extensive experience and established track record of success. We are committed to holding the nursing home accountable and obtaining a settlement or verdict on your behalf. This allows you to focus on spending quality time with your elderly loved one, knowing that your legal matter is in capable hands.
We understand that the process can be challenging, which is why we strive to make it as easy as possible for you. Simply contact us and request our assistance, and we'll handle the rest.
What is Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is the mistreatment of elderly or disabled residents in nursing facilities, taking various forms.
Physical abuse is the use of force, intentionally causing injury, pain, or disability to nursing home or assisted living facility residents. Examples include hitting, slapping, pushing, hair pulling, burning, or restraining improperly.
Emotional abuse doesn't involve physical contact but can be just as harmful. It involves the willful infliction of mental or emotional anguish, often through threats, intimidation, or humiliation.
Sexual abuse is non-consensual contact of any kind and unfortunately, nursing home residents can be sexually abused by their caretakers.
Active neglect occurs when caretakers intentionally fail to execute their responsibilities and take care of a resident. This may include withholding food or water, depriving a resident of medical care, or abandonment.
Passive neglect is a non-willful failure to perform caretaking responsibilities, including forgetting to give a resident medicine or failing to bathe them, as needed.
Elderly residents are disproportionately targeted for financial exploitation, which can involve stealing, forgery, falsifying records, or transferring a resident's property.
Who Can I Hold Responsible For Nursing Home Abuse in Staten Island?
If your loved one sustains injuries or harm in a New York nursing facility, anyone responsible for their care could potentially be held liable. This may include:
Caretakers
Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or aides, who commit medical malpractice
Assisted living facilities
Nursing home administration
Government agencies responsible for oversight, permitting, and licensing
Elder abuse is not limited to nursing homes. Family members, friends, or at-home caretakers may also abuse elderly New Yorkers, and in these cases, you may have a valid claim against these parties as well.
Nursing Home Abuse Can Cause Severe, Debilitating Injuries
As people in Staten Island age, they often need more care than their families can provide. Nursing homes are meant to provide the necessary care that families cannot provide on their own. We rely on these facilities to treat our loved ones as their own, but unfortunately, that trust is not always honored. Many elderly nursing home residents are subjected to abuse, neglect, and ultimately, injury.
The injuries suffered by elderly Staten Island nursing home residents can be severe and life-changing. At Sgarlato & Sgarlato, we're here to support you in seeking compensation for all of the injuries your loved one has endured, which may include:
Cuts, lacerations, and scrapes
Bruises, sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries
Broken bones caused by falls or improper restraints
Bedsores and resulting infections
Head injuries
Back and neck injuries
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Respiratory illnesses, such as pneumonia
Spinal cord damage
Sadly, not all nursing home residents survive their injuries. If you've lost a loved one due to abuse or neglect in a Staten Island nursing home, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. Our compassionate legal team is here to assist you and discuss your options for pursuing justice.
What Compensation Can I Get If a Family Member Has Been Abused in a Staten Island Nursing Home?
Nursing home abuse and neglect is never acceptable. If your loved one has been victimized, our legal team will work tirelessly to hold the responsible nursing facility accountable. We will vigorously pursue compensation on your family’s behalf, which may include:
Past, current, and future medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Restitution for financial exploitation
Relocation costs to a new nursing facility
Disfigurement and scarring
Loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.
We strive to ensure that your family receives the maximum compensation you deserve. To achieve this, we have established partnerships with highly regarded nursing home abuse experts in the tri-state area. These experts can provide valuable insights as we investigate and construct your case, helping us to understand your loved one’s injuries and their future impact. As a result, we can identify your damages more accurately and determine the true value of your case.
Call Our Staten Island Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers For Help
If your loved one has suffered injuries due to nursing home negligence or abuse, don't wait to seek legal help. Contact Sgarlato & Sgarlato for prompt assistance in pursuing the compensation you may be entitled to.
There's a time limit to file a lawsuit, so it's crucial to take action swiftly. Our experienced attorneys offer a free initial consultation, so contact our Staten Island law office today to schedule yours and get started on your case.
Call Sgarlato & Sgarlato PLLC. today to schedule your consultation.
Sgarlato & Sgarlato PLLC Personal Injury Lawyers helps injured residents of the Staten Island area recover full compensation for the damages and losses they suffer due to the negligence of others.
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