Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Abuse
When you place an elderly or infirm loved one under the care of a nursing home or home health care professional, you have the right to expect excellent care and treatment. Most nursing homes and assisted living centers provide a wonderful service and treat residents with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, though, thousands of vulnerable elderly and sick people are injured every year when the management and staff fail in their responsibilities.
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At the Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC, we have been representing the legal rights of nursing home residents for many years. In most cases, we work with the adult children of the injured senior citizen. We are recognized as one of northern New Jersey's prominent nursing home negligence litigation firms.
We invite you to read some of the frequently asked questions regarding nursing home negligence. If you think your loved one may have a legitimate claim for compensation, contact us to arrange a free consultation.
How much money can I expect from a settlement or jury award?
As attorneys, we will never predict results. In fact, if you talk to a law firm that makes promises about a dollar figure, realize that this is improper and highly unethical. Each settlement or jury verdict is based on the circumstances of your medical injuries.
We are proud to say that we are the law firm that recovered the highest medical malpractice jury award ever in Passaic County.
What are some common nursing home abuse injuries?
Nursing home injuries generally fall into two main categories: improper care and improper supervision. Management policies must enable staff to take care of the physical needs of residents, including health care needs, sanitation needs and nutritional needs. Medication errors, bed sores and malnutrition or dehydration injuries fall into this category. But management is also responsible for supervising the residents and staff to ensure physical injuries don't occur, including injuries from falls, assault, and wandering off.
How will I know if my loved one's injuries are the result of nursing home abuse?
Injuries in nursing homes don't just happen. There is always a cause and effect. If your parent or loved one suffered an injury, start by asking questions. Talk to staff and management. Often, the victim is afraid to speak up because of reprisals by other residents or staff. Ask the right questions, then talk to an experienced nursing home negligence attorney. Our firm works with independent experts in the field of nursing home care. We fully investigate your loved one's injury to determine whether the expected standards of care have been fully met.
The injuries weren't that serious. How do I know if I should sue for damages?
If your loved one has suffered an injury due to negligence, it's possible that there is a pattern of abuse or negligence. Filing a lawsuit is often the only way to force management to change their policies and train their staff members properly. An infirm senior citizen can't stand up and fight, but we can on your behalf. Every injury caused by mistakes, negligence or inattention is serious, and should be checked out.
How much will it cost to file a lawsuit for nursing home abuse?
We offer a free consultation to discuss your nursing home abuse claim. If we represent you, we will not charge attorneys' fees unless you win money in a settlement or jury award. Our fees will be based on a percentage of your settlement or verdict. There are typically some court expenses that you will be responsible for. There is never monies due to our firm unless there is a recovery.
What should I expect to happen during my lawsuit?
There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter nursing home negligence case. Every case is different, and it is not easy to determine whether a case is likely to result in compensation under New Jersey law. It is important to discuss your injury or wrongful death claim with an experienced lawyer.
What kind of experience does Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC have in the area of medical malpractice?
We were founded in 1976 and have over 35 years of successful representation. We have access to the top medical professionals and experts to help prepare a strong, clear case for damages.
Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC attorneys focus on one thing — your rights. Contact our offices to arrange a free consultation to discuss your nursing home abuse claim with one of our trial lawyers today. From our offices in Ridgewood, we represent clients in the Passaic, Bergen and Hudson County regions, and throughout northern New Jersey.
