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Nursing Home Settlements
An 83 year-old woman developed severe bedsores while in a nursing home and was hospitalized. Her daughter contacted our office. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. $400,000 Settlement
An elderly man developed bedsores, pneumonia and became severely dehydrated while in a nursing home. His wife contacted our office for assistance. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. $450,000 Settlement
A middle-aged man broke his ankle. After undergoing surgery he developed an infection in the bone and had to have his leg amputated below the knee. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who brought the case to trial. $7.5 Million Settlement
Our client was a teenager whose neurological disorder went unnoticed and untreated by her doctors, even though the hospital performed a CT scan, which showed abnormal results. As a result of the misdiagnosis, the client suffered permanent brain injuries. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who settled the case. $2.65 Million Settlement
A child was taken to a local hospital. The parents were told the child was only suffering from a cold. The child was sent home without any tests being performed. The child was taken back to the hospital and, was diagnosed with Meningitis. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. $ 1.2 Million Settlement
A disabled person lost the use of their arm due to medical negligence. The individual underwent surgery for a pinched nerve when a doctor severed the wrong nerve causing paralysis of the arm. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. $675,000 Settlement
A baby suffered a head injury during a difficult delivery. Due to distress an emergency c-section was performed. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. $610,000 Settlement
RI & MA Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
Nursing home residents have rights. Federal and state law guarantees certain rights. In 1987, Congress passed the Nursing Home Reform Act, which requires each state to issue regulations to protect the rights of nursing home residents. All residents are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The nursing home must provide patients with a safe and healthy environment in which to live. Protecting your loved one's rights begins with understanding just what their rights are.
Rights of nursing home residents include:
- Right to see visitors (family, friends, etc)
- Right to request medical records
- Right to be informed of medical treatment and procedures
- Right to refuse medical treatment or procedures
- Right to confidentiality (medical records, financial records, personal information)
- Freedom to chose their own physician
- Freedom from restraints or sedation (unless it is necessary to treat the patient or prevent them from harming themselves)
- Right to privacy
- Right for social, physical and mental activities to keep the patients active and engaged
- Right to ask questions, complain and list grievances
- Right to equal services and treatment regardless of financial situation
- Right not to be transferred or discharged (unless necessary for their health or safety)
- Right to be free from abuse
Nursing homes must adapt their rules and services to a resident's individual needs and preferences, when it is reasonable to do so. When a resident is admitted to a nursing facility, staff must inform the resident about his or her rights. The facility must provide a written statement of these rights if a resident asks for it. If the nursing home is not respecting or acknowledging the rights of the residents, this may be a case of nursing home abuse.
Why We Are Successful - Our Qualifications:
Attorney Paul d'Oliveira and his Associate Attorneys have settled thousands of personal injury cases over the past 23 years. We know who the best nursing home abuse lawyers are for your specific type of case in RI and MA and are committed to helping you find the best lawyer to represent you. Remember the attorneys we work with do not charge a fee until you recover an award or a settlement for your case. While this firm maintains joint responsibility, nursing home abuse cases are referred to a local attorney in your area who is experienced in litigating these types of cases.