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Notable nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuit recoveries by New York trial lawyers Leitner Varughes


The attorneys at New York trial law firm Leitner Varughese work tirelessly to secure the greatest possible recoveries for each individual client and their families. In just the past few years, the Firm's Partners have facilitated in the recovery of over $50 MILLION alone in verdicts and settlements on behalf of the victims of nursing home neglect and abuse.

Nursing home abuse and neglect comes in many different forms. Some of the signs, symptoms and evidence of abuse and neglect, and injuries, that Leitner Varughese has successfully recovered damages in lawsuits are:

  • Bed Sores or Pressure Sores (also known as “decubitus ulcers” or “pressure ulcers”)

  • Falls resulting in fractures or other serious injury

  • Infection or Sepsis

  • Head injuries

  • Injuries of unknown origin

  • Malnutrition or Dehydration

  • Medication Errors

  • Choking

  • Clogged Breathing Tubes

  • Physical or Sexual Assault or Abuse

  • Physical or Chemical Restraints

  • Burns

  • Alzheimer's and other dementias

  • Assaults by staff

RECENT NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE RECOVERIES BY THE NEW YORK ATTORNEYS OF LEITNER VARUGHESE PLLC:


Fall in nursing home with dislodged catheter resulting in death (Bronx County) $1,300,000.00


Surgery error resulting in death (Richmond County)

$775,000.00


Nursing home resident choked resulting in death (Suffolk County)

$750,000.00

83 year old woman fell and developed bedsore (Bronx County)

$600,000.00


83 year old woman developed infection from PEG tube (Kings County)

$595,000.00


81 year old man sustained fracture and developed bedsore (Dutchess County)

$568,000.00


84 year old woman fell at nursing home and developed bedsores (Kings County)

$500,000.00


94 year old woman fell and sustained hip fracture (New York County)

$500,000.00


82 year old man developed bed sore (Kings County)

$500,000.00


84 year old man died and sustained a head injury (Kings County)

$500,000.00


82 year old woman died as a result of asphyxiation (Richmond County)

$500,000.00


94 year old woman fell and sustained hip fracture (New York County)

$500,000.00


85 year old man developed bedsores (Kings County)

$500,000.00


90 year old woman developed bedsores (Richmond County)

$475,000.00


76 year old woman developed bedsores (Kings County)

$450,000.00


88 year old develops heels bedsores (Kings County)

$425,000.00


86 year old man develops bedsores (Bronx County)

$400,000.00


87 year old man fell and sustained neck fracture (Queens County)

$400,000.00


82 year old woman develops bed sore in nursing home (Suffolk)

$392,500.00