Dedicated Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
Leav & Steinberg LLP advocates for victims of nursing home negligence involving substandard care in long-term facilities. When staff fail to provide appropriate supervision, medical attention, or hygiene, residents may suffer preventable injuries or illness. Legal action holds negligent facilities accountable and helps protect vulnerable elders from ongoing harm.
According to the New York State Department of Health, nursing home residents are entitled to a number of rights, including a comfortable living environment, respect, and quality care without discrimination. When these rights are violated, Leav & Steinberg LLP will be there to step in and guide you through your nursing home negligence case.
New York Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers
One of our main goals is to pursue justice on the behalf of nursing home abuse and neglect victims. Whether you are the victim or a loved one standing in their stead, we will work diligently to help you receive compensation. Because the burden of proof is on the facility to prove that they did not cause the injuries, our main focus will be to present an effective counter-argument. Some of the common signs of neglect include bed sores, excessive weight loss, falls, fractures, infections, and medication errors.
Under New York Public Health Law section 2801-d, any nursing home or residential health care facility that deprives an individual of a right or benefit shall be responsible to that individual for the injuries they sustain. Additionally, one can recover punitive damages under this section if they show that the conduct is found to have been willful or in reckless disregard of the lawful rights of the patient.
Do You Have a Case?
To determine if a case is legitimate we will first investigate and analyze all of the facts. There are several things we must be able to prove in order for the case to move forward, including the following:
- The staff intentionally overlooked hazards or did not perform due diligence
- Employers failed to properly train and supervise staff members
- Residents were not properly supervised
- The staff failed to maintain sanitary conditions
- No medical care or substandard medical care was provided
To make the proper determinations, we will evaluate witness statements, photographs, and medical records. We may even solicit the opinions of expert witnesses to verify injury reports.
Why Choose Leav & Steinberg for Your Nursing Home Negligence Case?
Our attorneys are skilled, compassionate, and thorough in our approach. We believe in providing an open line of communication to our clients. Along with administering direct contact information, our lawyers are also available for in-home consultations. We are even open to visiting counselors and churches to help assist with family matters.
Our Experience
Since 1999, we have proudly served a countless number of clients throughout New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and the surrounding tri-state area. In that time, we have successfully prosecuted a number of nursing home negligence cases, in addition to cases in related practice areas, including premises liability, general negligence, and wrongful death lawsuits.
If you are ready to pursue your case against a negligent nursing home or assisted living facility, call Leav & Steinberg at 212-766-5222 to request your free consultation with an attorney.
If your loved one suffered due to neglect in a nursing home, you deserve answers. Contact our Manhattan or Bronx nursing home negligence attorneys today to schedule a consultation.
Nursing Home Negligence Attorney FAQs
How to sue a nursing home for negligence?
A nursing home lawsuit is filed when a facility’s conduct violates resident rights or care standards.
Under New York law, families can bring claims if substandard care, such as poor supervision, medical neglect, or unsafe conditions, causes harm. Cases require medical records, witness testimony, and expert reviews to establish liability.
What evidence is needed for a successful nursing home lawsuit?
Strong evidence in nursing home cases includes medical charts, care logs, staffing records, photographs of injuries, and expert witness reports that demonstrate a breach of duty. Families may also use testimony from other residents or staff to support claims of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
Is it difficult to sue a nursing home?
Nursing home lawsuits can be challenging because facilities often deny responsibility and dispute causation. However, with documented evidence of neglect — such as falls, bedsores, or infections — and expert testimony, families can overcome defenses and hold facilities accountable.
What is considered negligence in a nursing home?
Nursing home negligence occurs when staff or administrators fail to provide adequate care, supervision, or medical treatment. Examples include failing to prevent falls, ignoring hygiene needs, or administering medication improperly.
What are examples of malpractice in nursing homes?
Malpractice in nursing homes can involve medication errors, failure to treat infections, improper use of restraints, and ignoring residents’ dietary needs. These breaches of professional care can result in serious injury or wrongful death.
What are my chances of winning a nursing home lawsuit?
The likelihood of success depends on the strength of documentation and expert support proving that negligence caused the injury. New York Public Health Law §2801 shifts the burden to facilities to show they were not at fault, which can improve plaintiffs’ chances.
Can you sue a nursing home if your loved one falls?
Yes. A fall claim is viable when a facility’s staff fails to implement fall-prevention measures or ignores risk assessments. Evidence such as incident reports and medical evaluations is often used to prove liability.
How common are nursing home lawsuits?
Nursing home lawsuits arise frequently when understaffing, poor training, or systemic neglect result in preventable injuries. While not every injury leads to a case, well-documented neglect often forms the basis for litigation.
