Nursing Home Abuse

In recent news on Long Island, two heartbreaking incidents occurred at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Woodbury, Nassau County, and Central Island Healthcare in Plainview, Suffolk County. Staff at both facilities misinterpreted “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) orders for two residents who stopped breathing, failing to provide potentially lifesaving care that ultimately…

When choosing a nursing home for our family members, we trust that they will be well taken care of and treated with dignity. Unfortunately, instances of abuse and neglect are all too common in nursing homes across Long Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. Understanding your loved one’s rights is crucial to ensure they receive…

As our loved ones age, we entrust their care to nursing homes with the expectation that they will be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common, with incidents ranging from medication errors to physical and sexual abuse. It is crucial for families to be informed about…

When families place their beloved family members in nursing homes whether in Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island or in Manhattan, they trust that their loved ones will receive the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in facilities across the nation.…

Child sexual abuse is a heinous crime that affects millions of children worldwide. It is a violation of their basic human rights and a tragedy that leaves lasting physical, psychological, and social scars. In an effort to raise awareness and take action against this grave issue, the Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse was…

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a legal procedure used to consolidate and streamline multiple cases that involve similar issues and are filed in different federal district courts. MDLs can facilitate the efficient handling of complex litigation, such as mass torts, which involve numerous plaintiffs who have been harmed by a defendant’s actions or products. In the…

After NY Repeals Immunity, Judge Allows Covid-19 Lawsuit Against Nursing Home To Proceed During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law giving nursing homes in NY immunity from liability for Covid-19 related deaths. The Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA) meant that families of patients who died from Covid-19 while…

New Jersey Agrees to Pay $53 to Families of Veterans Who Died From Covid-19 in Nursing Homes The families of 119 military veterans who died from COVID-19 at state-managed homes during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic will receive nearly $53 million from the state of New Jersey. Many family members filed lawsuits against…

Keeping Your Loved One In A Nursing Home Safe During The Holidays