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Have you or a loved one been a victim of nursing home abuse in New York City, NY? You may have the right to demand fair compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. An experienced New York City nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Our legal team has over 25 years of experience helping clients across the five boroughs recover fair compensation for their losses. We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation to help our clients get justice.
Contact our law firm in New York, New York, to learn more about your legal options. We’re always available to take your call, so schedule your free consultation today. Call us at (212) 564 2800.
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You trusted a nursing home to care for your loved one. That decision alone can be difficult for most families. Learning that your loved one has been abused by those you trusted can be devastating.
You deserve to hold the nursing home and its staff liable to the fullest extent of the law. An experienced New York City personal injury lawyer can help.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we have over 25 years of personal injury experience. We’ve helped countless clients get justice over the years.
Hiring us means you’ll have a lawyer to:
Our founding attorney is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has won some of the largest settlements and verdicts in NYC. Call for a free consultation with an experienced New York City personal injury attorney to learn how we can help you.
Nursing home abuse can take on many forms. Any type of abuse can be devastating for the victim and their families. Anyone who is in charge of your loved one’s care can be held financially accountable for your loved one’s injuries and losses.
Responsible parties may include:
Do you suspect that your loved one has been a victim of abuse? Don’t wait another day. Call our New York nursing home abuse attorneys to schedule a free case evaluation today.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we handle all types of nursing home abuse claims. The most common types of nursing home abuse include:
Often, nursing home residents are subject to multiple forms of abuse.
There are 620 nursing homes and assisted living facilities in New York state. One study estimates that at least 260,000 adults in the state of New York were subjected to some type of elder abuse in a single year.
COVID-19 put a spotlight on nursing home abuse and neglect in the big apple. However, nursing home abuse has always been a problem–and it will likely continue to be a problem until reforms are implemented.
Has your family member been neglected or abused in a New York nursing home? Our lawyers are prepared to help you fight for the maximum compensation available. Call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC to schedule a free case review today.
Some signs of nursing home abuse are obvious. Others are much more subtle. The signs and symptoms will depend upon the type of abuse involved.
If you’re able to visit your loved one in person, the signs of physical abuse may be obvious. However, that is not true in all cases, especially if your loved one is prone to accidents.
They often include:
In extreme cases, the first sign of physical abuse may be your loved one’s sudden, unexplained death.
While it can be difficult to imagine, sexual abuse is a widespread problem in nursing homes. Signs of sexual abuse include:
Your loved one may be afraid to report sexual abuse. In other cases, staff members may prey on residents with mental disabilities or diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Signs and symptoms that your loved one has suffered emotional abuse can be subtle and include:
Your loved one may seem withdrawn or be reluctant to speak when others are around. Emotional abuse can include verbal abuse, threats, humiliation, and even intentional isolation from the community. The abuser may threaten to withhold food or water.
This type of psychological abuse can be as damaging as physical abuse.
Many nursing home residents retain control of their finances. However, as they age, it’s possible that a staff member could coerce them into handing over funds.
Some signs that your loved one is a victim of financial exploitation include:
Financial abuse can put your family in a difficult position. It’s important to take legal action right away if you suspect a nursing home staff member is exploiting your loved one.
Some nursing home abuse is unintentional. General neglect can be just as devastating as outright abuse.
Some signs that your loved one has been neglected while in nursing care include:
Nursing home neglect is a widespread problem. It often occurs because of understaffing, lack of training or even lack of funding.
If your loved one was a victim, they may suffer serious long-term consequences, including:
Our New York City nursing home abuse lawyers at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC are dedicated to getting the fair compensation your family needs and deserves. Just give us a call to schedule a free consultation and get the legal advice you deserve today.
Nursing home abuse can happen in many ways. Some of the most common causes of nursing home abuse and neglect include:
The nursing home itself is financially responsible for the actions of its employees–whether those actions involve intentional harm or general negligence.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we’ll fight to recover the maximum compensation available in your case.
You may be entitled to damages to cover both your financial costs and emotional losses, including:
In cases involving gross negligence, you may also be entitled to punitive damages.
Under New York state law, the statute of limitations gives accident victims three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Once the three-year period has expired, you’ll lose your right to seek compensation.
Has someone you love been harmed because of nursing home abuse or neglect? Call a New York City nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC for a free consultation today. We’re here to help your family get the full compensation you deserve.
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