States, and nearly a third of those facilities have been cited for abuse or neglect. There are many types of abuse, neglect and negligence, including:

• Inadequate Supervision
  
• Unsafe Buildings or Grounds
  
• Physical Neglect or Abuse
  
• Medical Neglect
  
• Psychological Abuse
  

Nursing home negligence is often difficult to prevent or discover because the guilty party is often in a unique position to cover up their wrongdoing. Concerned family members should look for any signs of abuse, which might include bruises, cuts, bedsores, dehydration, weight loss, vomiting, depression, broken bones, soiled clothing or bed sheets.

The state of New York enforces many laws to protect nursing home residents. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury from a nursing home's failure to administer professional and compassionate care, you may be entitled to just compensation. There are various statutes of limitation regarding nursing home negligence. A lawyer should be contacted as soon as neglect is suspected. Our attorneys care about the protection and well being of you and your family. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you suspect nursing home neglect is causing harm to someone you love.