McSweeney & Fay welcomes the publics increasing awareness of elder abuse. Protecting the elderly is an extremely important task that we, as a society, must accomplish. With every successful claim, attention is drawn to the issue and progress is made.

Placing a family member in a nursing home is often one of the most difficult and emotional decisions a loved one can make. And, often times, the decision is made as a last resort only after it has been determined that the necessary level of care is not achievable in a home setting. Although we would all like to assume that when our family member is admitted to a nursing home, s/he is in protective and caring hands, that is not always the reality.

Typically, nursing homes represent to family members that they will provide their loved one with excellent care and that s/he will receive individual attention. And, they boast that their staff is highly trained to manage the physical and emotional needs of the elderly. In reality, nursing home abuse is widespread. This abuse takes on many forms including verbal, emotional and physical. A common example of abuse is residents who are neglected resulting in bedsores, dehydration or malnutrition. In other cases, residents are physically injured or sexually assaulted.

McSweeney & Fay, P.L.L.P. provides victims and their families with the resources and support they need to help protect against abuse, neglect, and mistreatment at the hands of nursing homes and their staff. We will advocate on your behalf to ensure the best results possible. We dont settle for anything less than what is in our clients best interest. Contact our firm for a free initial consultation regarding your potential nursing home abuse claim and your rights.