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New York Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
Over 1.5 million people currently live in nursing homes in the United States. Nursing homes are used to assist in the care of elderly and disabled people and provide them with a safe and healthy environment. There are many State and Federal laws that prevent occupants of nursing homes from abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, accusations of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living homes are becoming more and more common. If you suspect that a loved one has suffered from abuse or neglect please contact a New York nursing home abuse lawyer at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP.
Some examples of Nursing Home Abuse are:
- Assault
- Battery
- Sexual assault
- Emotional abuse
- Financial abuse
- Rape
- Physical restraint
- Chemical restraint
Some examples of Nursing Home Neglect are:
- Lack of personal hygiene
- Lack of protection from other persons in the nursing home
- Lack of food or water
- Overdose of medication
- Lack of proper medical treatment
- Lack of proper overall care
- Bedsores
- Infections
The nursing home abuse attorneys at Wingate, Russotti amp; Shapiro are experienced in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and nursing home laws. We represent the victims of abuse, neglect, medical malpractice, and all other serious injuries.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect contact the New York Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP.
