Helping Injured Nursing Home Residents in North Jersey
Nursing homes exist to care for some of the most vulnerable adults in our society. Getting the best care for elderly and incapacitated residents requires holding nursing homes to high standards of care.
At the Seigel Law Firm LLC, we pursue compensation for nursing home residents in Bergen County, Passaic County and throughout northern New Jersey who have suffered injuries due to negligent behavior. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Seeking Compensation for a Range of Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing homes are both medical facilities and residential facilities for the people who live and are treated there. Therefore, nursing homes are responsible for caring for their residents and preventing injuries to them in a number of different ways. Among the most common causes of nursing home injuries are the following:
- Misdiagnosis of illnesses
- Medication errors
- Failure to supervise or restrain residents prone to wandering
- Slip and fall accidents
- Assaults, abuse and neglect by employees
Reflecting the different types of responsibility that nursing homes have toward their residents, there are several different legal theories for recovering compensation for people injured in nursing homes, from medical malpractice to premises liability.
Our attorneys will explain all of your options for seeking compensation for your injuries or those of your loved one.
Understanding Who Is Liable for Specific Types of Conduct
Nursing homes are legally responsible for injuries caused by many types of negligence committed by their employees, and they can also be held responsible for failing to adequately screen employees and independent contractors such as doctors.
In some cases, it may be necessary to pursue compensation from some party other than nursing home management. This is especially the case with nursing homes that contract out many functions. Our attorneys are experienced at analyzing cases to determine who is legally accountable for causing an injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a nursing home's unsafe or neglectful actions or procedures, don't hesitate to contact us.
