On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, March 20, 2014. New Jersey nursing home providers know that the training and support they provide to their care aides and staff is important. Oftentimes, the staff is the most important part of providing a safe and nurturing environment for […]
Nursing Home Neglect
Court says New Jersey assisted living residents can’t sue
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Laws and regulations in New Jersey regarding nursing homes and assisted living facilities are complicated. When dealing with a variety of different governances and procedures, the process of filing a complaint for neglect can seem daunting. An […]
Danvers nursing home bought by New Jersey firm
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, November 22, 2013. Nursing homes provide a sense of security for loved ones. A certain level of care is expected out of these homes that provide services for the elderly. Nursing homes are increasingly busy as the New Jersey population […]
Woman suffers serious finger injury as result of elder abuse
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, October 24, 2013. When family members make the difficult decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home they expect that loved one to be taken care of appropriately. This care includes proper supervision, adequate nutrition, proper medication […]
Nursing home fails to treat resident, allegedly causing her death
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Those with elderly parents often face the difficult decision of whether to place their loved one in a nursing home or attempt to provide home care. Many opt for the former, and spend a great deal of […]
Nursing home faces multiple accusations of neglect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, August 29, 2013. While many nursing homes in New Jersey and elsewhere probably experience the occasional oversight on the part of nursing home staff, what is frustrating to many New Jersey residents is when a nursing home establishes a pattern […]
Massive verdict entered following nursing home neglect trial
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, August 2, 2013. A jury awarded a verdict of over $1 billion to a man who claimed that his mother was not properly supervised while she lived at a nursing home, which caused her to fall several times and sustain […]
Elderly patient dies following possible nursing home neglect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, July 4, 2013. New Jersey residents may be familiar with the more serious cases of nursing home negligence, and even outright abuse that attract national media attention. However, those who live in New Jersey and have a loved one in […]
New Jersey company helps make nursing homes safer
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, June 7, 2013. America is aging — quickly. As more and more baby boomers are hitting retirement, more people are choosing nursing homes and assisted living facilities to take care of their aging parents and grandparents. With this growing nursing […]
Judge upholds multimillion dollar award against nursing home
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A judge in another state has denied a nursing home’s request for a new trial following a $91.5 million verdict against it. While the home has promised an appeal, for now the nursing home neglect case will […]
