Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
People are placed in nursing homes so that they have access to around-the-clock, skilled nursing and physician care. Yet nursing homes frequently neglect the medical needs of residents.
Medical neglect is defined as lack of care for existing medical problems, such as ignoring a medically necessary diet, not calling a physician when necessary, being unaware of potential side effects of medication, or failing to recognize and take action to resolve a medical problem. Poor access to medical services and mistakes in the administration of drugs are also forms of medical neglect. Our South Jersey nursing negligence attorneys are familiar with the many types of medical neglect.
- Nurse's aide negligence: Nurse's aides typically have the most direct contact with nursing home residents. They are responsible to inform the medical staff of any changes in the patient's condition and help the nurses care for patients whenever necessary.
- Nurse negligence: Nurses should be properly trained to act quickly and appropriately when a patient's condition changes. When nurses neglect to act quickly and appropriately, they can and should be held responsible for the consequences.
- Physician negligence: The doctor is primarily responsible for the patient's health and overall well-being. Doctor responsibilities include ordering appropriate tests, reading all lab results, and giving necessary care orders. Any nursing home doctor should be well aware of any signs of abuse or negligence and is obligated to report such observations.
If a member of your family has suffered medical neglect at a nursing home, please contact an attorney at Dansky | Katz | Ringold | York. Our law firm holds nursing homes accountable for their negligence.
Medical neglect includes neglecting the need for necessary medical equipment or orthopedic devices.
Contact a South Jersey Nursing Negligence Lawyer
Don't let a nursing home get away with neglecting the medical needs of the sick, frail and elderly. Contact a New Jersey medical neglect lawyer from Dansky | Katz | Ringold | York to arrange a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Our attorneys represent nursing home neglect clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas.
