Nursing Homes
Incidents of mistreatment of elderly people in Pennsylvania nursing homes have been on the rise, especially as profit interests lead to staffing cuts and substandard levels of care.
Many elderly people are needlessly injured through inattentive or substandard care in nursing homes. In some instances, nursing homes may be in violation of basic protocols and procedures, such as failure to monitor or provide reasonable care. Injuries from falls, improper restraints, careless administration of medication, painful bedsores, and failure to recognize and treat life-threatening medical conditions are all too common.
Fighting for Victims of Abuse & Neglect
Our elder abuse attorneys fight for victims and families against nursing facilities and health care providers that cause harm as a result of their negligence or wrongdoing. Our attorneys handle the full range of cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, including:
- Physical abuse or neglect
- Financial exploitation
- Emotional abuse
Like hospitals and other healthcare providers, nursing homes are required to provide care which meets the acceptable standards. We are familiar with the standard of care demanded, as well as the many state and federal regulations which govern the delivery of that care in nursing homes. If you feel that an elderly loved one has been injured due to negligent care or supervision in a nursing home, we can help you not only to get answers to your concerns, but also to make claims for appropriate compensation for any injuries caused.
Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C. achieved a Best Law Firm rating by U.S. News & World Report in the areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury law from 2016 until the rating was discontinued in August 2023.
Family members of deceased nursing home residents may have legal rights to seek compensation for the treatment their loved one received at the nursing home as well as the loss of their loved one. We accept cases across Pennsylvania including Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware counties. Call for a FREE CONSULTATION. (610) 825-0500