Experienced Attorney Protects the Elderly and Provides NJ Nursing Home Resources

Nursing homes are supposed to take care of individuals who can no longer care for themselves. Unfortunately, far too many nursing homes are more interested in generating higher revenues than helping patients. Legal action is often the only recourse for individuals whose loved ones have suffered as a result of nursing home negligence. A lawsuit can raise awareness of the problem and lead to improved care for your loved one as well as other elderly residents.

The Nursing Home Negligence team at Sugarman Law includes attorneys who have been passionately protecting the elderly against nursing home negligence since 1991. Sugarman Law represents clients throughout the entire state – in North Jersey, South Jersey, and Central Jersey, from Atlantic County to Essex County and everywhere in between. You can read about some of the firm’s recent verdicts and settlements by visiting the success stories page.

Nursing Home Residents Deserve to Be Protected against Harm

Elderly individuals are among the most vulnerable people in our society. They deserve protection against abuse and negligence. That’s why nursing homes and assisted living facilities have certain obligations, including:

• Maintaining sufficient staff in order to meet the needs of each and every resident
• Performing an initial assessment when a resident is admitted to the facility
• Performing regular reassessments of residents in order to determine if a resident’s physical or mental status has changed
• Developing a comprehensive, individualized care plan that is tailored to the resident’s unique needs
• Providing pharmaceutical services and offering necessary medication to residents
• Monitoring patients and ensuring that they maintain proper hygiene
• Helping residents maintain good nutrition
• Providing residents with sufficient fluids so that they do not suffer dehydration
• Protecting residents against the risk of developing bed sores or pressure sores
• Taking precautions to protect residents against slip-and-fall accidents
• Maintaining clinical records on each resident

If your elderly loved one’s nursing home fails to fulfill its duty of care, you may need to file a complaint or a lawsuit. However, it can be extremely difficult to navigate the complaint process in New Jersey. An experienced attorney can ensure that the government agency conducts a thorough and proper investigation of nursing home practices and procedures.

Sugarman Law Will Explain Your Rights Regarding NJ Nursing Home Negligence

A knowledgeable nursing home negligence attorney at Sugarman Law will make sure that you remain informed at all times and provide you with important information, including:

• Federal nursing home resources: The federal Nursing Home Bill of Rights protects NJ citizens against nursing home neglect and abuse.
• Selecting a nursing home: The NJ Department of Health provides information about nursing homes and assisting living residences throughout the state.
• How to protect your loved ones in a nursing home: Try to be an active visitor, participate in care planning, and don’t be afraid to advocate for additional attention and care for your loved one.
• Signs of abuse: When visiting your loved one in a nursing home, you should be on the lookout for signs of abuse and mistreatment by nursing home staff.
• Nursing home patient rights: Elderly individuals residing in nursing homes have certain rights, including the right to be free from physical harm. View videos about nursing home patients rights.
• Filing a complaint: When nursing home administrators or staff members fail to acknowledge that a problem exists, you might need to file a formal complaint in order to spur action.
• Statute of limitations: In order to obtain relief for injuries suffered because of nursing home negligence, you must file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.

Filing a Complaint: Important Website Links

1. If your loved one has been the victim of negligence or abuse in a New Jersey nursing home, you have the right to file a complaint with the NJ Department of Health.
2. The New Jersey State Department of Health, Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing receives online complaints from individuals.
3. You may also file a complaint with the NJ Ombudsman’s Office, which has a duty to protect the elderly against harm.

Speak with a Knowledgeable New Jersey Lawyer Today and Gain Access to Valuable Nursing Home Resources

Your elderly loved one should be able to live out their “golden years” in peace. Nursing homes that act negligently or that violate their duty to protect elderly residents against abuse need to be held accountable. An experienced NJ nursing home negligence attorney can help you confront your loved one’s nursing home about what is going on behind closed doors.

If your loved one has suffered as a result of nursing home negligence, Sugarman Law can help. Call or email today to schedule a free consultation at one of the firm’s offices in Marlton or Somerville. Barry Sugarman or another knowledgeable lawyer from his team will be happy to advise you of your legal options and let you know what remedies might be available to you.

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