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NEW YORK NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER

Westchester County, New York Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Since 1986

  • Millions Recovered For Clients

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  • Serving Injury Victims Since 1986

  • No Fees Unless We Win

  • Maximum Compensation $$$

  • Get Your Damaged Property Repaired/Replaced

  • Get Your Medical Bills Paid For

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NURSING HOME NEGLECT & ABUSE LAWYER REVIEWS

"I would recommend him to all my friends & family."

Latonia Smith - Google Review
2020

 

"Mr. Keith Ahlers is a very respectful Attorney who knows his stuff. He was very kind to me & listened/addressed ALL my concerns. He handled my case with the up most respect & authority. I always dealt with him directly.  I would recommend him to all my friends & family."

INJURY ACCIDENT RESULTS

$1.5M

$900K

Motorcyclist killed when defendant vehicle made a sudden left turn in front of her
Pedestrian crossing street struck by tow truck requiring back surgery

$1.2M

Passenger in Diplomatic van seriously injured requiring neck surgery when defendant vehicle went through light

$750K

Motorcyclist struck at intersection resulting in broken leg

Keith J. Ahlers - Founding Partner

ABOUT US

Did your loved one suffer neglect or an injury in a nursing home facility? With over 35 years of experience with nursing home related cases, Curan & Ahlers is ready to fight for you! Curan & Ahlers handles nursing home related cases in Westchester County and throughout New York. If you're looking for experienced nursing home neglect attorneys or nursing home abuse lawyers, give us a call today.

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NEW YORK NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYERS

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers NY

 

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult task. You need to consider factors like whether the facility even has openings, the quality of care, cost, and even location. After finding a place that fits your needs, you may find out things aren’t what you expected. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect is still a major issue across the country. If your loved one was injured at a nursing home or you suspect nursing home abuse, contact the nursing home malpractice attorneys at Curan & Ahlers today at (914) 428-3313.

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Nursing home abuse lawyer New York

At Curan & Ahlers, our New York nursing home neglect lawyers are prepared to fight for the rights of the elderly and other nursing home residents. Our New York nursing home injury lawyers have been serving nursing home abuse and injury victims in the White Plains and Westchester County area since 1986. In that time, we have recovered millions of dollars for injury victims. 

 

If you or a loved one has suffered neglect or was injured in a New York nursing home, call the personal injury attorneys at Curan & Ahlers at (914) 428-3313 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
 

New York nursing home malpractice laws

There are both New York State and USA federal laws that regulate how nursing homes operate to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. These laws include things like how big the facility should be, number of beds provided, licenses they need to hold, what regulations staff need to follow, and more. 
 

There are rights afforded to every nursing home resident in New York, such as:
 

  • Information about fees and services must be given in writing prior to a resident moving in

  • Facilities must have respect for residents 

  • Facilities should allow residents to live with dignity in a comfortable living environment

  • Residents are to be allowed freedom from being restrained

  • Residents should have the ability to choose activities, schedules, and other preferences

  • Residents should be free from suffering abuse

  • Residents should be free to make independent decisions

  • Residents are entitled to quality care and treatment without discrimination

  • Residents are entitled to secure storage of their property

  • Residents should be allowed to choose the day and time of their visitors, with some restrictions

  • There should be a complaint procedure in place that is easy for residents to use

  • Residents should be able to exercise all of their rights without fear of retaliation

 

In New York, we have something called the Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
 

This law requires that:
 

“Staff of nursing homes and hospitals are required to report suspected instances of "abuse, mistreatment, and neglect" in order to protect the health and safety of persons residing in nursing homes. If there is reasonable cause to suspect that abuse, mistreatment and neglect has occurred in the nursing home, it needs to be promptly reported to the Department. The failure of licensed health care personnel to report instances of physical abuse, mistreatment and neglect for patients who are residents of nursing homes is professional misconduct subject to a civil penalty.”
 

Most common types of nursing home abuse

Physical abuse isn’t the only type of nursing home abuse. Other types of nursing home abuse include nursing home neglect, abandonment, emotional abuse, nursing home financial abuse, and nursing home sexual abuse. 
 

Most Common nursing home injuries

Some common nursing home injuries include:

 

  • Asphyxiation

  • Bedsores

  • Brain injuries

  • Broken or fractured bones

  • Burns

  • Cognitive impairments

  • Concussions

  • Dehydration

  • Internal bleeding and organ failure

  • Infections

  • Lacerations, bruises, and scratches

  • Loss of vision

  • Loss of hearing

  • Malnutrition

  • Tooth loss

  • Depression, anxiety, and other psychological injuries

 

Nursing home abuse compensation

The damages you can pursue in a nursing home abuse case may include things like:
 

  • Medical bills

  • Property damage

  • Other out-of-pocket expenses

  • Compensation for emotional distress

  • Compensation for pain and suffering

  • Loss of enjoyment of life

  • Loss of consortium

  • And more

 

New York nursing home abuse attorney

If your loved one suffered from a nursing injury, nursing home abuse, or nursing home neglect, you should speak to a New York nursing home lawyer about your case. Call the New York nursing home attorneys at Curan & Ahlers at (914) 428-3313 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
 

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Curan & Ahlers LLP

Car Injury Attorneys in Westchester County, NY
14 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, New York 10601

kahlers@curanahlers.com

Local: 914-428-3313

National: 800.585.3314
Fax: 914-949-5800

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