18 Feb 2026
Families throughout Somerset County often face the difficult decision of placing an aging loved one in a professional care facility. While the expectation is that these centers provide a safe environment, many residents suffer from preventable harm. If you suspect that a family member is being mistreated, call Barry Sugarman [..]
26 Jan 2026
Eating a meal should be a simple and dignified part of a nursing home resident’s daily life. For many seniors in New Jersey facilities, however, mealtime carries a silent and significant danger. When a resident has a documented history of swallowing difficulties or cognitive decline, the facility must provide a [..]
22 Dec 2025
For many New Jersey families, the Christmas season is defined by traditions: gathering around the tree, sharing a holiday meal, and visiting parents or grandparents. When a loved one resides in a nursing home or assisted living facility, these visits become the cornerstone of their holiday spirit. However, at Sugarman [..]
10 Nov 2025
The holidays are meant to bring families together, but for many nursing home residents, this time of year can increase the risk of harm. Holiday understaffing in nursing homes has become a serious problem, often leading to neglect, abuse, and life-threatening consequences for vulnerable residents. When facilities run with fewer [..]
23 Oct 2025
When your loved one develops a pressure ulcer or suffers a fall in a nursing home, you may wonder what to do next. These incidents are often warning signs of nursing home neglect, and the longer you wait to act, the harder it can be to prove what happened. Knowing [..]
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$1,400,000
SETTLEMENT
against a nursing home for the choking death of a resident
$1,000,000
SETTLEMENT
against an assisted living facility for injury and wrongful death of a resident
$930,000
VERDICT
against a Middlesex County nursing home for a resident’s pressure ulcers and wrongful death
$3,000,000
SETTLEMENT
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