Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Vulnerable elderly residents deserve quality care and protection. When facilities fail in their duty, they must be held accountable.
Physical Abuse & Neglect
Unexplained injuries, bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, or failure to provide basic medical care and hygiene.
Financial Exploitation
Theft of personal belongings, unauthorized use of credit cards, or coercion to change wills or financial documents.
Medication Errors
Wrong medications, incorrect dosages, missed doses, or dangerous drug interactions causing serious harm or death.
Emotional & Sexual Abuse
Verbal threats, humiliation, isolation, inappropriate sexual contact, or creating an environment of fear and intimidation.
New Jersey Nursing Homes Fraud Investigation: NY Times Exposes Systemic Billing Abuse
📰 The New York Times • December 12, 2024 • NY Region Investigation
The New York Times investigation uncovers extensive fraud schemes in New Jersey nursing homes, including billing manipulation, patient care deficiencies, and regulatory violations. This exposé highlights the systematic problems that put vulnerable elderly residents at risk while facilities prioritize profits over patient welfare and safety.
Legal Implications for Families
- Documented evidence of systematic fraud strengthens negligence claims
- Regulatory violations provide grounds for corporate liability lawsuits
- Media coverage encourages more families to investigate potential abuse
- Increased oversight may lead to more facility accountability measures
🚨 Warning Signs Highlighted in Investigation:
Suspect Nursing Home Fraud?
If your loved one experienced substandard care, unexplained billing, or potential abuse in a nursing facility, you may have legal options.
Do You Qualify for Compensation?
You may be eligible if you meet these criteria:
✅ You May Qualify If
✓ Your loved one resided in a nursing home, assisted living, or care facility
✓ They suffered injuries, illness, or death due to abuse, neglect, or substandard care
✓ You have documentation or evidence of the abuse or neglect
✓ The incident occurred within the applicable statute of limitations
Get Justice for Your Loved One
Don’t let facilities get away with neglect or abuse. Hold them accountable and prevent future harm to others.
