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Nursing Home Defense
The defense of nursing home claims encompasses the defense of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement facilities and rehabilitation centers as well as home health care agencies. The defense is entered into both directly and at the request of facility insurers. Nursing homes are facing continually increasing regulatory scrutiny at both the state and federal levels which has triggered increased civil liability exposure for nursing homes and all related facilities. Our nursing home defense group understands the special concerns and issues involved in the defense of long-term care and nursing facilities.
Nursing home defense cases require early and thorough investigation to identify issues as well as to locate, safeguard and preserve information relating to the claim. Our attorneys provide clients with proactive solutions to their legal problems. We have experience in dealing with claims brought under the state Public Health Law and are fully familiar with the statutes and regulations pertaining to nursing homes. Our attorneys vigorously defend our clients and we are known for our proactive approach to defense.
We defend claims involving, among other allegations:
- Abuse and neglect
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
- Decubitus ulcers
- Injuries
- Wrongful death
- Elopement
- Deterioration of chronic illness
- Inadequate supervision and staffing
- Improper use of restraints
- Slips and Falls
- Medication Errors
- Potential Misconduct
- Patients' Bill of Rights violations
Goldberg Segalla LLP approaches the defense of all nursing home claims with the view that the case will go to trial, yet we continuously evaluate the claim for early resolution strategies and alternative dispute resolution possibilities. Our team consists of experienced and dedicated litigators who provide thorough and prompt communication as well as the knowledge and skills required to successfully defend these specialized cases.
For more information about the nursing home defense practice at Goldberg Segalla LLP, please contact:
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