New Jersey Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
When families entrust a nursing home to care for their loved ones, they expect compassion, competence, and safety. Unfortunately, not all facilities meet these expectations. Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious legal and moral violations that put vulnerable residents at risk of serious personal injury, emotional trauma, and even death. At Greenberg Gross LLP, our New Jersey nursing home neglect lawyer team fights for the rights of nursing home residents and holds responsible parties accountable.
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect in New Jersey, our law firm offers a free case evaluation. We provide experienced, compassionate legal representation to families harmed by nursing home negligence and work to protect your loved one’s safety and dignity.
What Is Considered Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home neglect occurs when caregivers fail to provide the minimum standard of care necessary for a resident’s health and well-being. Unlike outright abuse, which is typically intentional, neglect can result from inaction—such as not attending to medical needs, failing to help with basic hygiene, or ignoring warning signs of declining health. Nonetheless, the consequences can be just as severe, leading to pressure ulcers, broken bones, malnutrition, or wrongful death.
New Jersey nursing home residents may suffer from both physical and mental abuse, often in silence. The signs may be subtle—emotional withdrawal, rapid weight loss, unexplained bruises, or changes in behavior. When these signs appear, families must take immediate action to protect their loved ones.
Common Causes of Nursing Home Negligence
Neglect often stems from systemic issues within the facility. Inadequate staffing, substandard training, poor supervision, and pressure to reduce costs can all contribute to a culture of neglect. Our attorneys are well-versed in identifying how administrative failures—whether from a nursing home administrator or the law office managing the facility—can lead to suffering for residents.
The lawyers at Greenberg Gross LLP regularly represent clients whose family members have experienced neglect in various forms, including failure to provide adequate nursing care, medication errors, neglecting medical conditions, or allowing pressure injuries and bed sores to develop unchecked.
Who Is Legally Responsible?
When a nursing home or assisted living facility fails in its duty of care, numerous parties can be held liable. This may include the nursing home itself, its parent corporation, employees, third-party contractors, or individual staff members. Through a thorough investigation of the facts and medical records, we work to correctly identify all responsible parties and ensure justice is served.
Our experienced team understands how to pursue a personal injury case, and in tragic circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit against those whose negligent acts or omissions led to a loved one’s death.
Damages Available in Nursing Home Neglect Cases
Surviving family members or the injured residents themselves may be entitled to financial compensation. Damages may include:
- Medical expenses and future care costs
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Funeral expenses in wrongful death cases
- Compensation for serious personal injury or catastrophic injuries
- Punitive damages in extreme abuse cases
Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay our firm nothing unless we recover compensation. We’ve recovered millions for clients who have suffered nursing home abuse and neglect, and we continue to advocate fiercely for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Why Choose Greenberg Gross LLP?
With a track record of success and a reputation as top trial lawyers, the attorneys at Greenberg Gross LLP are recognized for delivering results in complex cases. Whether the issue involves inadequate care, sexual abuse, pressure sores, or neglect resulting in serious harm, we provide thorough legal representation and pursue maximum compensation.
We are able to serve families throughout New Jersey. Our legal team knows how to gather evidence, challenge powerful nursing home corporations, and navigate the legal process with efficiency and empathy.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
If your loved one has been injured or suffered due to nursing home neglect or abuse, don’t wait. Contact Greenberg Gross LLP for a free consultation. We’re here to help you understand your legal rights and take swift action against negligent care providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I suspect nursing home abuse?
Remove your loved one from immediate danger, document all signs of abuse, request medical care, report your concerns to the appropriate authorities, and contact a nursing home lawyer immediately.
How can I prove nursing home negligence?
Proving negligence involves gathering medical records, witness testimony, facility inspection reports, and possibly expert evaluations. Our legal team handles all aspects of this process.
What types of injuries are most common in nursing home neglect cases?
Common injuries include pressure ulcers, broken bones from falls, untreated infections, malnutrition, and emotional trauma. In severe cases, neglect leads to fatal complications.
Can I sue if a loved one died from nursing home neglect?
Yes. If a family member’s death was the result of negligence, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, and emotional distress.