Seeking Compensation for Injured Residents
Has your parent or another relative in a nursing home suffered a bed sore, a broken hip or some other injury due to the negligence of nursing home staff and administrators? If so, he or she may be legally entitled to compensation.
At The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny in Midtown Manhattan, we help clients bring legal claims for nursing home neglect and abuse. To discuss your case with experienced personal injury trial lawyer Richard M. Kenny, contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
Demanding Accountability for Abusive Nursing Home Practices
As the elderly population has grown, the need for full-time nursing care has increased dramatically, spurring the rapid expansion of the nursing home industry. Unfortunately, even at the "best" nursing homes, standards of care are not always reflective of the enormous costs paid by residents and their families, not to mention basic human decency.
Our firm represents nursing home residents who have suffered serious injuries — including but not limited to the following — due to neglect and abuse by nursing home staff.
- Bed sores, ulcers and gangrene
- Fractures and other injuries caused by falls
- Malnourishment
- Medication errors
These sorts of nursing home abuse and neglect can have serious consequences for people who are already physically vulnerable. In some cases, they can even cause fatalities. We are able to help the families of people who have died in nursing homes pursue neglect and abuse claims.
Understanding Your Rights Under New York Law
The state of New York has a special statute designed to protect nursing home residents from abuse and neglect. This law provides specific remedies for people who have been mistreated by nursing homes and their families. However, within New York City, there are also strict time limits for filing claims.
Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss how attorney Richard M. Kenny can help you pursue compensation for nursing home mistreatment.
