Paterson, NJ, Nursing Home Abuse
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Serving all of New Jersey & Pennsylvania including Philadelphia & Bucks Counties
Elder Abuse & Nursing Home Neglect
It is important to understand the issues of nursing home abuse in Paterson, New Jersey, and the entirety of Passaic County. According to the NJ Office of the State Comptroller, Passaic County has several one-star-rated long-term-care facilities due to the quality of care residents receive. These one-star ratings are based on staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. Unfortunately, many Passaic County and Paterson nursing homes are for-profit entities, which focus on maximizing revenue as opposed to providing proper care to their residents. As a result, staffing levels are kept dangerously low, which many times leads to abuse and/or neglect. If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in Passaic County or Paterson, New Jersey, they could be at risk of nursing home abuse or neglect, bed sores, or even a potential victim of wrongful death.
Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
Knowing what signs to look for can help stave off potential neglect, abuse, and injuries.
Common Signs
- Bed sores / pressure ulcers
- Bruises
- Cuts / wounds
- Falls
- Fractures
- Burns
- Medication errors
- Poor hygiene
- Psychological abuse
- Sudden unexpected health decline / death
If you see signs of nursing home neglect or abuse, take immediate action today. Contact The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, P.C. for a free consultation.
It is crucial to obtain an experienced Passaic County, Paterson, NJ, nursing home abuse attorney, such as Brian P. Murphy, before a pressure ulcer, injury, or other form of negligence or abuse occurs. With decades of experience winning nursing home lawsuits, The Law Firm of Brian Murphy, P.C. will create an action plan to help you prevent, control, or react to any neglect or abuse your loved one may experience.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs as a result of the abusive or neglectful behavior by nursing home care providers. Although the injuries resulting in death can vary, the majority of conditions typically include:
If your loved one has passed away and you believe the circumstances were suspicious—or unexpected—in a Paterson or Passaic County, NJ, nursing home, please contact The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, P.C. immediately for a free consultation.
Bed Sores
Known as decubitis ulcers or pressure sores, these lesions are localized portions of skin damage that result from excessive periods of pressure against specific parts of the body. They can be life-threatening and should not be taken lightly. It’s a concern to many Passaic County and Paterson, New Jersey, nursing home residents. If left untreated, they will degrade, causing serious medical problems, which can potentially lead to death. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a responsibility to prevent these wounds by regularly turning residents so they are not putting pressure on one body part for too long. Bed sores (or pressure ulcers) begin as small, coin-sized red marks that, without proper care and attention, have the potential to develop into large, deep wounds.
For more information, visit our detailed guide to understanding and preventing bed sores for your loved one.
Malpractice Attorney with Decades of Experience
Brian P. Murphy is a well-regarded Pennsylvania and New Jersey nursing home personal injury attorney. He has represented many elderly nursing home residents subjected to abuse and neglect throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, consistently winning favorable settlements.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a complicated area of personal injury law. Only an experienced nursing home attorney can accurately answer your questions and offer you guidance in moving forward. Attorney Murphy has been filing lawsuits against New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing homes (including Philadelphia) since 2006. He knows which questions will get directly to the issues with which you are concerned. Fully familiar with all the symptoms of nursing home abuse and neglect, Brian P. Murphy can help you identify and stop your loved one’s abuse or neglect. Read what Mr. Murphy’s prior clients have to say.
In Eastern Pennsylvania, Mr. Murphy files nursing home lawsuits from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. He also files lawsuits all throughout New Jersey. Mr. Murphy has been very successful in litigating claims against PA and NJ nursing homes, earning millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.
If you see signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, schedule one of the firm’s free consultations today. Contact Nursing Home Abuse Attorney, Brian P. Murphy, to discuss your potential legal matter.
Legal matters are billed on a contingency fee basis. All nursing home abuse cases (Pennsylvania, as well as Philadelphia, and New Jersey) are personally handled by Brian Murphy.
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