Are your currently residing in a New York nursing home? Perhaps you are considering placing a loved one in one of these facilities specifically designed to care for the elderly. Regardless, loved ones should expect the best possible care when they move into a nursing home. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

In many instances, New York nursing home residents find themselves victims of nursing home malpractice at the hands of those who have been entrusted to care for them.

There are signs or symptoms that you should look for if you suspect someone you know is a victim of nursing home abuse. Common signs of nursing home malpractice include, but are not limited to, bruises, bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, slip and fall accidents and untreated pain, to name a few. If any of these symptoms appear, you may have to come to the realization that your loved one is being abused. You need to take action.

Victims have the right to legally hold the nursing home accountable and potentially seek financial restitution. However, this can be a very difficult process and you will want to consult with a legal expert before pressing forward. The success of your case will depend on it.

If you or someone you know has been abused in a New York nursing home, you should contact a Long Island nursing home abuse attorney at our office at (800) 734-9445.