Any of the following types of Elder abuse and neglect might result in a lawsuit:
• Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures
• Bedsores
• Unexplained infection or bleeding
• Sudden changes in behavior
• Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor
• Over-medication or medication errors
• Loss of resident's possessions
• Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking
NO FEES WITHOUT RECOVERY*
We Need to Protect the Elderly:
Nursing home abuse and elder neglect can take many forms. Although federal and state laws generally require that nursing homes develop a responsible plan of care and employ enough staff to provide quality care in all areas of the care plan, they often fall short.
As a result, residents are not taken care of the way they should be.
Nursing home abuse and elder neglect can fall into the categories of:
• mental / emotional abuse (for example, depression, withdrawal, behavioral change, disorientation, confusion)
• physical abuse (such as wounds, burns, bruises, welts, broken bones, inexplicable weight loss, dehydration, unexplained injuries)
• financial abuse (e.g., stolen money or property) Most states define neglect in a nursing home setting as the failure to provide residents with services that are essential to health and safety, such as sufficient food, shelter, clothing, supervision, and medical care.
Allegheny County Has a High Number of Elderly That Need Protected:
In our region of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the 85-and-older age group has reached a record high of more than 50,000, a 41 percent increase since the beginning of the decade.
The United States has a million more elderly citizens than it did in 1990. Much of that is due to recent advances in geriatric medicine. This, in turn, has led to revolutionary changes in the way doctors care for elderly patients.
Allegheny County residents are known for their compassion to the elderly. Many people born in Western Pennsylvania, stay in Western Pennsylvania for life, and are left with taking care of their parents.
Our Pittsburgh law firm is committed to protecting the elderly of Western Pennsylvania.
When we handle elder neglect and elder abuse cases, it does become personal. The elderly cannot fight back sometimes, and senior citizens have earned and demand respect.
When we prosecute these cases, we demand justice for the elderly, and work hard to maximize recover for both the elderly and their family.
*No Fee Unless Recovery is Made:
Our representation for nursing home abuse and elder neglect cases is based on a contingent fee structure. There is absolutely no fee unless we obtain recovery for you. We advance 100% the costs, including experts, filings, and depositions and are only reimbursed from the client's share if we are successful.
If we represent you or a loved one in a nursing home and elder neglect case, you can rest assured that we cannot make money unless we obtain monetary recovery for you or your loved one. Our fees are often reduced in catastrophic situations. We truly believe it is your money and not ours.
In these cases, we advance all costs of investigation and litigation, and will not be reimbursed unless we are successful in settlement or at trial regardless of how much money we advance. Our Pittsburgh law firm advances large sums of money with zero risk to our injured elderly clients.
If you are injured, we will make any necessary accommodations to offer you the most convenient consultation possible. Whether you are at home or in a hospital or a nursing home, we will listen to the situation which caused your injury and demand justice.
Our goal is to win your trust and business as your attorneys and to maximize all recoveries available under the law. There is absolutely no fee or cost for any of our initial consultations. Consultations can be done in person, on-line or via telephone at 412.802.6666 or toll free at 1.877.744.3476.