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The Boston elder neglect and abuse personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates specialize in nursing home abuse and neglect claims. Our Massachusetts abuse and neglect attorneys have obtained millions of dollars for our clients. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, it is critical that you take immediate action. Elderly abuse and neglect should not and cannot be tolerated. Our highly skilled and experienced Massachusetts elder abuse and neglect lawyers will help you. Please contact the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers at our Boston, MA law office immediately to schedule a free and confidential consultation at 617-787-3700 or e-mail one of our experienced Boston nursing home abuse personal injury attorneys at info@gilhoylaw.com.
Unfortunately, there is no concrete evidence as to the exact number of nursing home residents or patients in other facilities who are subject to elderly abuse and neglect each year. For every reported case of abuse and neglect, however, there is strong evidence to indicate that at least five more cases go unreported. Our elder loved ones that are entrusted to the care of senior nursing home facilities are some of society's individuals who are most susceptible to abuse and neglect. Moreover, all too often, our elder family members cannot protect themselves from abuse. As the health of our loved ones deteriorates with the onset of old age, their condition can lead to a need for assisted living accommodations. Too frequently, however, this renders them victims of Massachusetts nursing home abuse and neglect.
There are numerous forms of nursing home abuse and neglect, which can result in physical, emotional and even financial injuries. Our expert Boston, MA elderly abuse and neglect attorneys are vigilant in our efforts to raise awareness of potentially abusive and neglectful situations in nursing homes and other elder resident facilities. Our Boston, MA nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys can also help you prevent future incidents of abuse or neglect and aid abuse and neglect victims in recovering their rightfully deserved damages.
Recent reports show that Massachusetts elder abuse is on the rise, specifically Massachusetts nursing home abuse. This state-wide phenomenon is consistent with the rest of the country, as elder abuse and nursing home abuse is reported to be rising in a majority of other states as well. Massachusetts elder abuse is generally defined as any willful infliction of injury on another person. It can take a number of forms. Massachusetts physical abuse is defined as any unwanted invasion of the body, regardless of how slight the intrusion may seem.
The expert and nationally-known Massachusetts nursing home abuse attorneys at our Boston, MA law firm have over 25 years of experience in assessing Massachusetts nursing home abuse claims and obtaining substantial damage awards for our Massachusetts nursing home abuse clients. Massachusetts nursing home abuse and neglect is one of the most devastating types of behavior that an individual can be forced to tolerate.
There are Massachusetts nursing home abuse laws that are aimed to protect the rights of Massachusetts nursing home residents. Some of these rights include access to acceptable medical care information, the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts nursing home facility and contact information for regulatory agencies. Massachusetts elders additionally have a right to mental and physical privacy, the freedom to refuse treatment, and the freedom to file a complaint without the fear of retaliation. Unfortunately, these laws and regulations do not have the effect of eliminating all Massachusetts nursing home abuse. Massachusetts nursing home abuse continues to occur throughout the state on a daily basis.
If you have the slightest suspicion that a loved one is suffering abuse at a Massachusetts nursing home, you should not hesitate to contact our Massachusetts nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys. Our Boston, MA personal injury lawyers are experts in Massachusetts nursing home and elder abuse cases and can be reached now at 617-787-3700.
The substantial experience of our Boston personal injury attorneys in handling and settling complex Massachusetts nursing home abuse cases has enabled us to become experts in our field. We are not content with the outcome of a Massachusetts nursing home abuse client’s case unless the client is fully satisfied that they have received the full extent of damages to which they are entitled. In order to ensure that the extent of our Massachusetts nursing home abuse clients’ injuries are accurately assessed, we consult with a number of medical professionals and other experts.
If you do not act quickly, your loved one may face severe injuries or even Massachusetts wrongful death due to Massachusetts nursing home abuse. In order to best protect your loved one from Massachusetts nursing home abuse, familiarize yourself with the signs of Massachusetts nursing home abuse. In the event that your loved one is exhibiting any of these signs, notify him or her immediately about your concerns. In addition, you should contact all doctors, aides and administrators at the Massachusetts nursing home to express your concerns. In many cases, Massachusetts nursing home abuse can be a criminal offense. Do not hesitate to contact our expert Massachusetts nursing home abuse attorney specialists today at 617-787-3700. Your needs are our top priority!
Nursing home abuse and neglect victims are entitled to recover both compensatory and punitive damages. This includes damages for physical pain and suffering, medical expenses and emotional distress. If you or a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you need to call one of our Boston expert nursing home abuse and neglect personal injury attorneys today at our Boston, Massachusetts personal injury law firm at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. Our expert Boston personal injury attorneys would be pleased to meet with you at a location of your choosing for a free and confidential consultation.
Types of Abuse and Neglect
If you or a loved one has been or continues to be a victim of Massachusetts negligent nursing home care, or worse, please call our experienced team of Massachusetts abuse and neglect personal injury lawyers today at 617-787-3700 for a complimentary and informative case evaluation. You can also email us at info@gilhoylaw.com.
Some of the types of nursing home abuse and neglect include:
- Bedsores
- Broken Bones or Fractures
- Bruising, Bleeding or Burns
- Choking or Strangulation
- Emotional or Mental Abuse
- Malnutrition or Dehydration
- Overmedication or Undermedication
- Physical Abuse
- Restraints & Sedation
- Sexual Misconduct
- Soiling and Poor Hygiene
- Wrongful Death
Our highly skilled team of nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers and Boston wrongful death lawyers at our Massachusetts personal injury law office are dedicated to helping victims of neglect and abuse and their families with any and all claims regarding abuse and neglect in nursing homes or other facilities. Call our Boston, MA personal injury lawyers office today to speak with a qualified and highly skilled Boston nursing home abuse personal injury attorney who has your best interests at heart at 617-787-3700 or confidentially e-mail our trusted team of Massachusetts neglect personal injury lawyers at info@gilhoylaw.com.
Our Boston, MA nursing home abuse law office is highly skilled with regard to Massachusetts elder abuse injury cases. Our Boston, MA abuse lawyers will represent you or your loved in your Massachusetts elder abuse case with no charge to you for attorney’s fees and no charge for out-of-pocket costs unless we win your case and get you fair and just money damages for your elder abuse injuries. In other words, our Boston nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers only get paid if you or your loved one gets paid. In addition, we do not charge our Massachusetts elder abuse and neglect clients for any out-of-pocket costs unless we win your case. Out-of-pocket costs include, for example, paying fees for obtaining medical records and bills and reports from nursing home abuse experts. In most instances, these fees are very small in comparison to the total settlement amount of your nursing home abuse case.
If it is more convenient for you, Attorney Gil Hoy or one of our expert Boston, MA personal injury lawyers will come to your home, office, nursing home, or another location to meet with you and discuss your Massachusetts neglect and abuse law claim.
Our Boston personal injury lawyers know how important this is for you. Call our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even if you get our answering service, leave a message because we will call you right back. You can count on it.
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