It is reported that more than three million senior citizens live in nursing homes throughout the United States. While nursing homes in general provide a necessary service and resource for this vulnerable population, elder abuse and neglect has increasingly become a widespread problem. It is a problem that is made worse by the fact that it is believed to be under reported.
There are a number of resources available for anyone who is a potential victim of neglect or abuse in a nursing home in the State of New York:
New York State Department of Health Nursing Home Hotline: 1-888-201-4563
Online Facility Complaint Form: https://apps.health.ny.gov/surveyd8/facility-complaint-form#no-back
Nursing Home Complaint Form: https://apps.health.ny.gov/nursing_homes/complaint_form/resources/Rev%20doh-5022-1.92616docx.pdf
Department of Health Regional Offices: https://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/nursing/regional_offices.htm [Click link for various locations]
State Office for the Aging employs an Ombudsman in each county who can help assist with a complaint: 1-800-342-9871
911/Other emergency services (For immediate dangers to a nursing home resident)
Contact a qualified law firm who specializes in nursing home abuse/neglect
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In just the past few years, Leitner Varughese attorneys have facilitated in the recovery of over $100 million on behalf of clients that were injured because of car and truck accidents, construction accidents (involving New York State Labor Law violations), slip/trip and falls, and defective pharmaceuticals, including the recovery of over $50 million alone in verdicts and settlements on behalf of the victims of nursing home neglect and abuse.
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