Selecting a nursing facility for a loved one, both for short and long term care, can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. This choice is made with the expectation that the facility’s staff will provide a level of care that, because the one we care for is vulnerable, will make them comfortable and assist with a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, these hopes are not always met as profits are placed ahead of patient safety. It is for this reason that New York has strong laws in place to protect patients of these facilities and which we can use to advocate on their behalf. If you suspect your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or negligence and suffered needless injury, you should immediately contact Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP. Our partners have over 35 years of experience protecting the rights of nursing home patients across the State of New York.
Pressure Sore/Bed Sore
One of the most common but easily preventable injury nursing home patients suffer are bed sores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. They are injuries to the skin or underlying tissue, caused by reduced blood flow as a result of pressure and/or friction. Often time, patients have other conditions which place them at increased risk for developing bed sores, and require proactive measures be taken to prevent their occurrence, including regular turning and positioning, the utilization of mechanical air mattress, and ensuring proper nutrition. Bed sores can impact overall health, causing infection, amputation of limbs, and even death. If you or a loved one has suffered a bed sore, contact a nursing home negligence lawyer at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP to see if we can represent you and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Nursing Home Falls
Many nursing home patients have difficulty walking independently. Without proper supervision or assistance, these patients are at risk for falling. If a patient’s requests for assistance are not timely responded to, they may fall while trying to walk to the bathroom. Other times, patients fall out of bed because bed rails or restraints are not properly used. If a patient falls, they can suffer serious injuries including broken bones and head trauma. These injuries often cause a rapid decline in overall health, and are entirely preventable. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a fall in medical facility, contact a nursing home negligence lawyer at Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP to see if we can represent you and fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of nursing home negligence you may be entitled to monetary compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering and economic losses.