PA Nursing Home Lawyers widens elder abuse practice from Philadelphia office
The Philadelphia firm said it will handle a broader range of nursing home abuse and neglect claims for families across Pennsylvania.
PA Nursing Home Lawyers said it has expanded its legal focus to cover a wider range of elder abuse and neglect cases across Pennsylvania, work the firm handles from its main office at 1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1500-B, Philadelphia, PA.
The firm concentrates only on civil cases involving nursing home abuse, neglect and related violations of elder care law, representing residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Under the broadened scope, it said it will take on claims involving physical abuse, emotional neglect, medication errors, falls tied to inadequate supervision and failures in medical care planning.
"Elder abuse cases require persistent advocacy and a careful understanding of both medical and institutional standards. Our firm remains dedicated to holding facilities accountable and ensuring that the voices of elderly residents are heard within the justice system," said Leonard P. Haberman, Esq., Principal Attorney, PA Nursing Home Lawyers.
The announcement matters for Philadelphia families weighing long-term care decisions for aging relatives. The firm pointed to reports from regulatory agencies and advocacy organizations that have highlighted understaffing, weak oversight and gaps in care standards as the demand for long-term care grows.
In building cases, the firm's attorneys review facility inspection reports, staffing logs, medical records and witness statements to look for patterns of negligence or noncompliance, and to determine whether a facility's management followed required safety protocols and resident care obligations. The firm handles individual lawsuits as well as cases involving several residents at the same facility.
Along with financial recovery, the firm said litigation can push facilities toward operational changes and policy revisions and can draw added attention from regulators. It also said many incidents go unreported because families are afraid, confused or unaware of their options, and it encourages relatives to learn the warning signs of abuse.
Information is available at (215) 240-7771 or info@panursinghomelawyers.com.