We have all heard the horror stories about elderly people in New York nursing homes being abused at the hands of those who have been entrusted to care for them. What happens when the abuse comes from an assault by another resident inside the nursing home?

Not all New York nursing home abuse stems from neglect by the staff. Resident-to-resident abuse is more common than you might think and can cause serious harm to your loved one.

Resident-to-resident abuse is a result of one resident becoming violent towards another and inflicting harm. It can be in the form of physical or mental abuse. In many cases, residents who are attacked are suffering from a mental or physical illness that prevents them from being able to defend themselves.

You may not think that you have a case since the abuse is not caused directly by the nursing home staff. In some cases, you may be able to hold the nursing home responsible and liable for indirect negligence.

The problem is the fact that indirect negligence can be difficult to prove, especially if you are filing a claim and seeking compensation. An experienced Manhattan nursing home abuse attorney can help you build your case against the facility.

If your loved one has been abused in a New York nursing home, you should contact one of our experienced Manhattan nursing home malpractice attorneys at the Law Offices of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at (800) 734-9445.