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New York Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Results in Serious Injuries

It is a sad fact that nursing home residents are frequently the victims of abuse and neglect.  Many of these victims find themselves at the mercy of the people who care for them.  Nursing home abuse can lead to serious, if not fatal, injuries.

New York nursing home neglect has been linked to problems such as bed sores, malnutrition, dehydration, medicine mix ups and misdiagnosis of illnesses.  When the nursing staff abuses residents, it can cause them to sustain bruises, broken bones and cuts.  There have even been cases of head injuries caused by elder abuse.

Even some of the more reputable facilities have been known to neglect or abuse their residents.  Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can and should be held responsible for abuse cases.  When a nursing home is understaffed or poorly trains employees, it can adversely impact the people who rely on the nursing staff for their care.

If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse in New York, you need to contact a New York nursing home abuse lawyer at Rappaport, Glass, Greene & Levine at (800) 734-9445 for legal advice.