Nursing Home Assault by Staff or Residents
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. When a vulnerable resident is assaulted by another resident or staff member, it is necessary to stand up and stop the abuse.
At Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC, we pursue compensation for nursing home residents in Bergen County, Passaic County and throughout northern New Jersey who have suffered physical injuries from assault and sexual assault. Our experienced personal injury trial attorneys will act quickly to initiate an investigation. In many cases, we are able to recover money damages on behalf of the victim and, equally important, force the nursing home management to change illegal policies and procedures that permitted the assault to occur.
If Your Loved One Was Assaulted by Another Resident, Who's Liable?
Most nursing home assaults take place between residents. People who become frustrated with their deteriorating physical conditions and immobile life are easily frustrated. Add dementia or Alzheimer's to the mix and nursing homes can become a volatile environment for physical injuries.
Nursing home staff members are legally responsible for injuries caused by residents under their care. In some cases, criminal charges can be filed against the perpetrator, but generally the problem should have been prevented with proper levels of supervision and monitoring of health and emotions among residents. The courts have ruled that nursing home facilities may be held liable for damages, even when another resident caused the injuries.
Learn more at our Nursing Home Negligence FAQ page
Seigel Capozzi Law Firm LLC attorneys focus on one thing — your rights. Contact our offices to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case 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.
