Many of our elderly and disabled are being subjected to a new epidemic. It is called nursing home abuse
and neglect. In 1997, there were approximately 1.6 million elderly and disabled in 16,800 nursing homes
across the United States. Sadly, it is estimated that as many as 35,000 die prematurely every year due
to abuse and neglect . A report to the U.S. House of Representatives found that almost one out of every
three U.S. nursing homes were cited for an abuse violation in the two year period from January 1, 1999
through January 1, 2001.
After years of providing poor care, it seems nursing homes are finally
being held accountable. A flood of lawsuits have been filed across the country and grieving families
are receiving compensation for pain, suffering and the untimely deaths of loved ones. If you believe
you have a claim involving nursing home abuse, you need an attorney with experience in this area of
personal injury law to evaluate and handle your case. Our lawyers and staff at Lasky Law
are trained to handle all issues associated with prosecuting a nursing home abuse case on your behalf.
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