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Nursing Home Negligence & Elder Abuse

Our elderly loved ones deserve dignified, compassionate care. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care, we hold them accountable for the harm they cause.

Understanding Nursing Cases

Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable members of our society. They depend on caregivers for their basic needs—food, hygiene, medical care, and protection from harm. When nursing homes fail these residents through negligence, abuse, or understaffing, the consequences can be devastating.

Nursing home negligence takes many forms, from physical abuse and medication errors to bedsores caused by neglect and malnutrition. These failures often stem from systemic problems including inadequate staffing, poor training, and prioritizing profits over patient care.

At The Juris Law Firm, we are passionate advocates for elderly victims and their families. We understand the regulatory framework governing nursing homes and know how to investigate these facilities to uncover patterns of negligence and abuse.

Common Causes

Inadequate staffing and supervision
Failure to prevent falls
Medication errors and mismanagement
Bedsores (pressure ulcers) from neglect
Malnutrition and dehydration
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Failure to provide necessary medical care
Unsanitary conditions and infections

Types of Injuries & Conditions

Bedsores (Stage 3 and Stage 4 pressure ulcers)
Fractures from falls
Infections (UTIs, pneumonia, sepsis)
Malnutrition and weight loss
Dehydration
Untreated medical conditions
Emotional trauma and depression
Wrongful death

Compensation You May Recover

Victims of nursing home negligence & elder abuse may be entitled to significant compensation for their injuries and losses, including:

Medical expenses for treating injuries from neglect
Cost of transferring to a new facility
Pain and suffering endured by the resident
Emotional distress of resident and family
Punitive damages for egregious conduct
Wrongful death damages for surviving family
Loss of consortium for spouses
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You pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for your nursing home negligence & elder abuse case.

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