The choice to place a loved one in a nursing home is never easy but is sometimes necessary. Along with this choice should come the comfort of knowing that your relative is safe and well-treated. Unfortunately, there are instances where elders are wrongfully treated in nursing homes, causing a detriment to their well-being. When an elder relative is neglected in a nursing home, you need NJ nursing home abuse lawyers on your side. The attorneys at Gruber Schwartz & Posnock are dedicated to investigating the neglect and getting your loved one the rights they deserve.

Nursing home neglect occurs when a caregiver offers subpar care that results in the harm or injury of the elder. To prove that neglect is present, it must be proven that the caregiver failed to uphold their duty of care. For example, if a caregiver is supposed to provide meals at certain times of the day, but fail to do so, causing the elder to experience other health problems due to lack of sustenance, they have committed nursing home neglect. It is difficult for most people to prove that the caregiver acted outside of the scope of their duty, so the legal expertise of NJ nursing home abuse lawyers is needed. An attorney can represent your family against the nursing home while providing evidence that they breached the duty of caregivers and the trust that was bestowed on them. Additionally, an attorney can show how the nursing home should be responsible for compensating the elder for the harm they endured.

At Gruber Schwartz & Posnock, we put the needs of our clients first and are swift to combat nursing home neglect. Our team will work you to hold the nursing home responsible for any neglect your loved one has experienced. Call our office to schedule an appointment so that we can fight for you.