Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
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In the United States today, there are over thirty six million people above the age of 65. According to statistics, many will need some form of assisted living, whether it is a nursing home, assisted living facility or other elderly facility. Unfortunately, between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 or older are abused in some way or another each year. Whether a nursing facility has failed to meet the basic needs of the patient, as occurs in cases of neglect, or nursing home staff have physically abused the patient, it is important to remember that the patient has rights. RobertsMiceli LLP is committed to upholding the quality of care in our long-term care institutions by taking swift legal action to compensate nursing home residents and their families for injuries resulting from neglect or inadequate care. Only this way will the quality of care for all residents be assured.
Related Content
- Nursing Home Malpractice
- Nursing Home Checklist
- OBRA
- Government Regulation of Nursing Homes
- Recent Jury Verdicts/Settlements in Nursing Home Cases Around the Country
Related Links
- Administration on Aging
- Aging With Dignity
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Assisted Living Federation
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Community Alternatives to Nursing Homes
- Families for Better Care
- Informed Eldercare Decisions
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
- National Institute on Aging
- Social Security Online
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Breaking the Code of Silence : Nursing Home Abuse
But This Is My Mother!: The Plight of Our Elders in American Nursing Homes
Elder Abuse and Neglect: Causes, Diagnosis, and Interventional Strategies
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In all matters involving personal injury it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the Statute of Limitations. If you or a loved one is a victim of personal injuries, call RobertsMiceli LLP now at or submit a simple Case Review Form. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a Contingent Fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
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