Signs of Abuse or Neglect
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MALNUTRITION
A significant loss of weight over a short period of time suggests that the nursing home is not properly monitoring food intake or modifying the resident’s diet. This can lead to an overall decline in health resulting other medical complications.
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HYGIENE
Failure to provide good personal hygiene is a clear sign of staff inattention or understaffing. Unclean bed sheets, allowing resident to sit in soiled clothes, foul smell, and general cleanliness of the resident’s room are signs of neglect.
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DEHYDRATION
Proper fluid intake is essential for a nursing home resident’s health and well-being. Signs include dry lips and mouth, dry skin, change in metal status and decreased energy levels.
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INJURIES
There are some common injuries that occur within Nursing Homes that can have terrible outcomes. These injuries may include bed sores, fractures, and infections.
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BEDSORES
Residents should not be left laying or sitting in the same position for an extended time. This will often result in skin breakdown and ultimately open sores. The it is the nursing staff’s responsibility to monitor the residents and make sure they move regularly.
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FALLS AND FRACTURES
Failure to implement and follow fall prevention can result in fractures and head trauma. Most residents need assistance while moving around or getting in and out of their beds.
At Rosenbaum & Associates we assume all of the risk if we take your case. You do not pay any fees or costs out of pocket.
OUR CASE RESULTS
About Our Firm
Jeff Rosenbaum began fighting for the rights of Philadelphia residents 30 years ago when he and his father James Rosenbaum started their personal injury law practice in 1992. Over the past decade his firm started focusing on nursing home neglect and abuse claims. As nursing home facilities grew in population, many companies saw this as a business opportunity grow their profits. Unfortunately, this often came at the expense of their residents. Many facilities reduced staff and hired less qualified caregivers. Sometimes, care was more focused on how to maximize billing instead of making the quality of care a priority.
Jeff was deeply troubled by the poor care that too often caused needless suffering by the elderly, and decided to dedicate his law firm’s efforts to help protect the rights of those most in need.
The Rosenbaum nursing home practice has grown substantially and currently is actively representing hundreds of nursing home residents and their families though out Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
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There are no attorney's fees until we make a recovery
We assume all of the risk if we take on your personal
injury or medical malpractice case.
You do not pay any fees or costs out of pocket. We are only reimbursed in the
form of a contingent fee if we make a recovery.
WHAT IS A NURSING HOME CASE WORTH?
INJURIES
There are many factors that go into determining a settlement value or jury award for nursing home cases. The clearer the attorney can establish the facility’s fault, the greater it will enhance your settlement or verdict. Often, we are able to establish punitive damages if the home is reckless in their care of the resident. Especially if the nursing facility continuously provides insufficient staff. If you would like one of our Philadelphia nursing home lawyers to evaluate your claim call for a free case evaluation.
ECONOMIC LOSSES VERSUS PAIN AND SUFFERING
Economic losses, such as medical bills, usually are less significant than the pain and emotional toll these injuries have on the resident and their family. Sometimes, nursing home injuries such as hip fractures, severe infections, or bedsores will result in significant bills when there is surgery or long hospital admissions. If the nursing home injury results in death, then the children will also have a claim for wrongful death.
LIABILITY
Liability is a major factor. Because many residents have prior conditions, most defense counsel will try to argue that they are not responsible for deteriorating health conditions. These cases will typically require a geriatric medical expert to present testimony that the nursing staff or administrator failed to meet the appropriate standard of care. In addition, we must show that was the lack of care that caused the injury and not some underlying medical condition.
Philadelphia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
We Will Fight for a Fair Compensation
Our results come from hard work, expertise, and the willingness to stand up to corporate institutions. This commitment has earned our firm a distinguished reputation, which has helped to secure our clients top settlements and awards.
Our Philadelphia nursing home lawyers only represent plaintiffs (residents and family members). We handle nursing home cases throughout Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Scranton as well as New Jersey.
No Fees Unless We Win
Rosenbaum & Associates assumes all the risk when it comes to your case, we will not charge a fee unless we win your case. No fees or costs out of pocket, we are only reimbursed if we make a recovery. Serious personal injuries such as fractures, spinal injuries and head trauma can greatly affect your life. Our Philadelphia injury attorneys take the time to listen and give each client the personal attention they deserve. We can assist you with locating top doctors and determining if you have additional benefits available.
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At Rosenbaum & Associates, we represent clients who suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one because of someone else's bad decisions. If you have been injured by someone’s negligence our attorneys can help protect your rights. Contact a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer today for your free injury case evaluation or you can fill out an online contact form and tell us more about your injuries.
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