Bronx Group Home Abuse Lawyers
New York Assisted Living Center Neglect Advocates
Group home facilities and assisted living centers offer alternatives for many individuals unable to care for themselves. These facilities are obligated to provide specific standard levels of care and quality of living for their residents. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect often occurs.
At Adams Law Firm, P.C., our legal team understands the emotional and physical hardships attached to neglect. Due to medical or psychological conditions or intimidation, many residents are at the mercy of their caregivers. We are committed to protecting the rights of society's vulnerable citizens — those who may not be able to protect themselves.
Group Homes
Traditionally, group homes provide 24-hour supervision for individuals who possess specific levels of mental deficiency. Personnel are often paid minimum wage to supervise the daily needs of people ranging from youngsters to adults.
Our Bronx group home abuse attorneys understand how improper training, inadequate staffing and lack of supervision can impact your loved one's time in a group home. Your loved one could suffer severe consequences from physical and mental abuse as well as dangerous roommate situations. We can evaluate your loved one's situation from every angle to determine the best course of action.
Assisted Living Centers
Assisted living centers are for those whose daily medical or physical needs are not severe enough to require nursing home care. Just as with nursing home abuse, your loved one could experience injuries and neglect due to understaffing, poor training and lax supervision. Injuries can include:
Our lawyers have extensive experience handling cases involving negligence. We will investigate every aspect of your loved one's situation. We can consult with industry experts, such as:
- Physicians
- Psychologists
- Dietitians
- Social workers
- Therapists
Their unique insights, combined with witness statements, can help demonstrate your loved one's severe condition as well as prove liability.
Confidential Consultations
Please call us toll free at 866-326-4196 for a free and confidential consultation, or send us an e-mail. Our offices are located in Bardonia, Bronx and New York City. Our attorneys provide traditional office hours, with after-hours by appointment. We will also take on-site meetings.
We provide interpreters for our Spanish, French-Creole, Hebrew and Hungarian clients, and will accommodate your special need.
