If you or a loved one has suffered bed sores or other injuries due to nursing home negligence, the experienced attorneys at Duffy & Duffy are here to help. Serving New York, our lawyers are dedicated to securing justice and compensation for victims of nursing home abuse.
Bed sores, often resulting from neglect, are painful ulcers that can develop on immobile residents due to inadequate care. These sores are a common sign of nursing home negligence, stemming from failures like not turning residents or changing linens regularly.
Victims of nursing home negligence have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, pain, and suffering. Nursing homes and their staff are held to a high standard of care, and failure to meet this standard can lead to liability. In some cases, punitive damages may also be pursued. A New York bed sores in nursing homes lawyer could secure the compensation you deserve.
Duffy & Duffy successfully secured a two million dollar settlement for the family of a man in New York City who suffered a stage-IV bed sore prior to his death while in a Brooklyn nursing home.
The family of the man claimed that their loved one’s bedsore was caused by the nursing home’s failure to routinely reposition the man. This, they claimed, was a departure from the standard of care that is to be expected in nursing home facilities, and constituted professional negligence and malpractice. The jury agreed with the plaintiffs, finding that the nursing home was negligent in providing the elderly man care. In the end, the jury awarded the man’s family $2 million, all of which was awarded for the man’s pain and suffering.
This case highlights the potential consequences of nursing home negligence and the essential role of legal recourse in holding healthcare providers accountable. Duffy & Duffy’s legal expertise and determination were pivotal in navigating these complex medical and legal issues to achieve justice for the affected family.
While this outcome cannot undo the harm suffered by the man or his family, it offers a measure of justice and financial support for their long-term future. Duffy & Duffy’s success in this case demonstrates their commitment to advocating for victims of medical malpractice and ensuring accountability within the healthcare system.
After spending 2 ½ years working with your firm on my mother’s nursing home abuse case I just needed to let you know how happy I am that I made that first phone call to you back in the spring of 2015. From the very beginning your firm believed in the negligence case against the nursing home for my mother and I feel like I became part of your family. You kept me fully informed throughout the process from the beginning in March 2015 to the very end – today 10/31/2017 Attorney Damien Smith spent many hours going over the case with me and found evidence that I feel was the reason the settlement came to fruition. His attention to detail went over and above my expectations. I don’t think I could have gone through this case without his knowledge of the law, his determination, his encouragement and belief in my case. I would recommend your law firm for nursing home neglect to anyone in a similar situation. Damien Smith is such an asset to your firm and a devoted attorney to his clients. Thank you for standing by me Attorney Damien Smith and settling my case to my satisfaction. I can’t bring my mother back but as Judge Feinman said to me after we settled the case this afternoon “hopefully Oceanside Care will learn a lesson from this for future residents in their facility.” Thank you again
Dear Duffy and Duffy, This is a note of appreciation for all you have done to win my case. You probably receive little correspondence after the final check has been received by your clients, so I want you to know what a blessing you all have been to my life. Winning the case has replaced the lost income and retirement benefits. It has allowed me to go to specialized doctors who often don’t take insurance. It has also allowed me to pay for medications and supplements that aren’t covered by insurance. From the very first meeting with you, I was treated with respect and compassion. The staff was always professional and dedicated. We are very grateful and thankful to your firm for all the effort and care you took to present and win my case.
I lost my dear mother due to the negligence of medical professionals, but thanks to the efforts of my attorneys at Duffy & Duffy, I was able to receive a settlement of $500,000. They truly fight for those who have been injured!
Do not hesitate to take action if you or someone you know has experienced nursing home neglect or abuse in or around the New York area. The nursing home abuse attorneys at Duffy & Duffy will work diligently to hold these facilities and those who work for them accountable for any inappropriate conduct. Our team will speak with you about your experiences and guide you through the next steps, which may include bringing a claim for damages. Contact us online or call (516) 394-4200 to arrange an initial consultation at no cost.
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If a nursing home has done something that caused injury or harm to you or your loved one as a patient, or if they failed to act, resulting in harm or injury, contact us to discuss your potential nursing home negligence claim.
There is a three-year statute of limitations for filing nursing home negligence claims in New York. Contact an experienced attorney to ensure your rights are protected. Duffy & Duffy has a proven track record in nursing home negligence and personal injury cases. Contact a New York bed sores in nursing homes lawyer for a free consultation.
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