When you place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect that their needs will be met and that they will, in fact, be cared for. Unfortunately, negligence and outright abuse in this area are all too common. In spite of the many state and federal regulations which have been established to protect the elderly in these settings, gross violations continue to occur every single day, tragically compromising the health, well-being and dignity of some of our society's most vulnerable members.

Levin & Perconti has emerged as one of the nation's most recognized and respected leaders in the area of nursing home negligence. Both in the courtroom and outside of it, we are leading the charge to make a difference and create an environment where substandard care will not be tolerated. We have won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of abused and neglected patients and their families, in cases involving:

• Bed sores (pressure sores, decubitus ulcers)
• Falls
• Physical or sexual assault
• Physical or chemical restraints
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Choking
• Clogged breathing tubes
• Burns

Common warning signs that a nursing home resident may be suffering abuse or negligence include rapid weight loss, unexplained bruises or other injuries, sudden agitation or emotional withdrawal, the substitution of heavy medication or sedatives for supervision, or the inability of a caretaker to sufficiently explain the patient's condition.

Please contact Mr. John Perconti toll free at 866-822-0169 for more information.

Should I hire a Nursing Home Neglect Attorney?

Nursing home neglect attorneys represent elderly or otherwise dependant adults who have been injured and families of those who have died from injuries resulting from neglect or abuse at the hands of nursing homes, in-home caregivers, medical providers, or any other person or business responsible for caring for the elderly or otherwise incompetent. If this describes your situation, consult with a nursing home neglect lawyer right away.

What is Nursing Home Neglect?

Elder, disabled and dependent adults depend on nursing homes to provide most if not all of their daily care, which includes food, water, medicine, toileting, grooming, social and physical stimulation, as well as regularly being turned in their beds. Nursing home neglect laws encompass the federal and state governments that establish uniform standards for nursing homes to provide adequate care for the residents and ensure their protection and safety. However, because nursing homes are not sufficiently staffed, and the staff there is generally underpaid, millions of elder and dependent adults are recurrently being neglected and abused.

Whether it is a single incident that causes injury or recurrent neglect or abuse, the victim or his/her next of kin has a right to bring claims against the nursing home under the nursing home neglect laws. If the nursing home is found to be negligent or abusive, the victim and/or next of kin will generally be awarded monetary compensation and the nursing home could potentially lose its certification for failing to supply the expected care (leading to a loss of federal funding).