While some nursing homes in the area provide exemplary care for our elderly loved ones, other nursing homes are blatantly negligent in their care. One type of negligence, the misuse of restraints, is an especially heartbreaking form of New York nursing home abuse.

There are two main types of restraints used in nursing homes. These restraints are legal when they prevent a resident from hurting themselves or others. They are:

  • Physical restraints
  • Chemical restraints

When administered properly, restraints can ensure the safety of nursing home residents. When they are misused, both type of restraints can be extremely dangerous to patients. They can result in severe injuries or even loss of life among elderly residents.

The misuse of physical restraints in New York nursing homes such as vests, hand mitts, and confining bed rails can lead to:
  • Bruises or cuts
  • Strangulation
  • Suffocation

The misuse of chemical restraints in New York nursing homes, especially when the wrong medication or dosage is administered, can lead to:
  • Depression or mood swings
  • Loss of muscle function
  • Dangerous falls
  • Allergic reactions

If you or a loved one has been a victim of this type of deplorable New York nursing home abuse, especially if it was caused by a negligent or cruel nursing home employee, you deserve to be compensated fairly for your injuries or loss.

Call the Long Island nursing home abuse lawyers at Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine today to learn more about your legal rights. We offer a free consultation to all of those who believe they have been wronged, and we may be able to help you recover the financial reward that you deserve.