Serving Families Harmed By Nursing Home Negligence
Federal and Massachusetts laws dictate that nursing homes must provide adequate care and safety for their residents. When they fail to meet this obligation, the results can be tragic.
At DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., we are dedicated advocates for abused and neglected nursing home residents in the Boston area and throughout Massachusetts. If your loved one has suffered due to nursing home negligence, we are here to help you explore your legal options.
Nursing Home Neglect In Massachusetts
When families place loved ones in nursing homes, they trust that the facility will provide adequate care and improve their quality of life. When the opposite proves to be true, it is a shocking breach of trust.
If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, it is important to report the abuse immediately. We and our nurses will quickly get to work on your case, collecting valuable evidence and testimony. Our first priority will be ensuring that your loved one is removed from harm as soon as possible. Our next goals will be to secure compensation for the injuries the victim has suffered and to hold all liable parties accountable.
We handle a wide range of nursing home abuse and neglect cases for clients throughout Massachusetts, including those involving:
- Medication errors
- Bedsores
- Wandering off or elopement
- Inadequate security
- Falls
- Improper use of restraints
- Physical abuse
We are lawyers who take the time to research our clients’ cases to determine whether they have viable lawsuits. We will fight to protect your rights and hold negligent medical professionals responsible for the damages they have caused.
Nursing Home Neglect FAQ
Are you wondering if your loved one has a case for compensation after experiencing neglect or abuse at their nursing home? Are you curious about how Rhode Island law treats such claims? Here is some information to answer some of the most common questions we receive.
What level of proof does the law require?
To prove that a nursing home or other long-term care facility negligently caused harm to you or a loved one, you must establish liability by a preponderance of the evidence. This legal term essentially means that it is more likely than not that the defendant is at fault. This is a lower standard of proof than what is used in criminal court proceedings.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
In general, Rhode Island law requires to you file a suit within three years from the date that you discover your injury or reasonably should have discovered it. This is called the statute of limitations. Once the statute of limitations “tolls” – or runs out – your right to make a claim for damages goes away permanently. For this reason, it is vital that you pursue your legal options as soon as possible.
Do I have to prove that the nursing home staff purposely harmed me or my loved one?
No. In personal injury law, intent usually is not a factor. All you need to prove is that the staff owed the resident a duty of care, that they failed to uphold that duty in some way and that the resident suffered harm as a result. Whether the staff member harmed the resident on purpose or made a preventable mistake is not necessarily relevant when proving liability.
What kinds of damages can I claim?
That depends on what happened in your particular case. Generally speaking, you can seek compensation for things like medical bills, pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and other ways the injuries cost the patient money or affected their life.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
Contact us online or by telephone at 401-354-7233 to speak with an experienced Massachusetts nursing home negligence lawyer. Our offices are conveniently located right off Interstate 95 in Providence and have ample parking available. We are available to schedule evening and weekend appointments if necessary, and we can travel to your home or hospital if you cannot come to our office due to your injuries.