Wrongful Death Attorney
Nursing Home Abuse | Neglect
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Wrongful Death in a Nursing Home
Losing a loved one is always very difficult; however, losing a loved one due to wrongful death, because nursing home care providers neglected or abused your loved one, is especially difficult. When an individual dies as the result of nursing home abuse or neglect in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey nursing home, family members have the legal right to file a nursing home abuse / neglect lawsuit. That’s where a wrongful death attorney such as Brian P. Murphy comes into play. Family members have the right to receive financial compensation for the loss of their loved ones. Contact Attorney Brian P. Murphy for a free consultation.
Defining Nursing Home Wrongful Death
Wrongful death at a long-term care center occurs when a nursing home resident dies as a direct result of injuries that were caused by the neglectful or abusive behavior of nursing home care providers. The injuries causing the death can vary. Some common types of injuries resulting in a death claim and those warranting the call to a wrongful death attorney include, but are not limited to:
- Bed Sores
- Nursing home infections
- Nursing home falls and fractures
- Medication Errors
- Malnutrition in nursing homes
- Dehydration
- Subdural hematomas
Nursing home wrongful death may also occur if a resident causes the death of another resident and the nursing home fails to take action to prevent the death from occurring. Typically, this happens when a nursing home in New Jersey or Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia) fails to properly monitor and supervise its residents. Sadly, this is more common than one might think.
Nursing Home Wrongful Death
Who Can Bring a Claim
What differentiates nursing home death claims from traditional nursing home abuse or neglect claims is the individual who brings the claim. Typically, nursing home abuse claims are brought by the injured party; however, when the injured party has died, Pennsylvania and New Jersey laws require that another individual bring the death claim on behalf of the estate of the decedent. If the decedent died with a Will (testate), his or her executor or executrix has the legal authority to bring the action. If the decedent died without a Will (intestate) then certain individuals such as the decedent’s spouse, children, or siblings can be named as the administrator or administratrix. Under state and local laws for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the city of Philadelphia, a [wrongful] death claim can be brought if the decedent would have been able to file a personal injury claim had he or she lived.
Contact Personal Injury Attorney Brian P. Murphy
Irrespective of how the death occurs, whether it be by neglect of facility care providers or abuse by another resident, the loved ones of the deceased resident have legal rights. Laws in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey allow family members to file a nursing home lawsuit against the nursing home and/or individual care providers and be compensated for the loss of their loved one. Filing a legal action against a nursing home for death by negligence is very complicated. You need the experience of a personal injury (nursing home) attorney to assist you. Contact Mr. Murphy for a free consultation. He has filed a litany of nursing home lawsuits against nursing homes for death by negligence. Learn your rights today.
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PA | NJ Wrongful Death Lawyer
Since 2006, Attorney Brian P. Murphy has devoted his legal career to fighting for the rights of elderly and vulnerable nursing home residents. Mr. Murphy has litigated many cases of nursing home abuse and/or neglect. Attorney Murphy knows precisely where to look and with whom to speak to make sure your loved one gets the care he or she deserves.
Wrongful Death Attorney Brian P. Murphy is a well-regarded Pennsylvania & New Jersey litigator for nursing homes, long-term-care centers, hospitals, and assisted-living facility residents. He has successfully represented many elderly nursing home residents subjected to abuse and neglect. Mr. Murphy handles cases throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If your loved one has died and you suspect the cause is possibly due to death by negligence ([wrongful] death), take immediate action today. Contact Wrongful Death Attorney Brian P. Murphy to discuss your potential legal matter.
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