Long-term Care

Nursing home malpractice occurs when an elderly care provider abuses or neglects a patient. The elderly patient may receive injuries or pain as a result of the behavior of their healthcare provider.

Because nursing homes are relatively closed environments, such cases often go unnoticed or unreported. The elderly are a particularly vulnerable population, especially if they don’t have close family members that check on them and frequently inquire about their well-being with the nursing home staff.