We all want to believe that nursing homes are places where our loved ones are well
looked after. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Abuse and neglect in nursing
homes is a reality. At Zwiebel and Fairbanks we focus on getting nursing homes to pay attention to those in their care. The National Nursing Home Survey of 1995 reported that 66% percent of all nursing homes are operated for profit. When profit is the motive, owners and operators look for ways to cut corners and save money. One of those ways is to hire less staff and inexperienced workers. Some nursing homes even hire employees with bad work histories in order to cut costs. What that means is that the nursing home care givers are overworked and frustrated. This situation can, and too often does, ultimately result in neglected and abused patients.

In response, the Federal Government enacted the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act;
42 USC 1396r and the State of New York has enacted Public Health Law 2803-e to
create a “public policy” to protect nursing home residents and which specifically sets
out the rights of patients and the responsibilities of a nursing home to its patients.
The Federal statute states that every resident of a nursing home has the right to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical and mental state. The New York law states that residents have a “right to receive adequate and appropriate medical
care.” Anything less would be an abandonment of a duty to the elderly and the infirm. Injuries such as fractures, bed sores and bruises are typical signs of abuse and neglect. If this has happened to one of your loved ones, we at Zwiebel and Fairbanks are there to step in and make things right.

Our elderly loved ones should not have to suffer or live in fear in a place where they
may be spending their last days. Rather they should have the best care and be kept as comfortable as possible. Instead, there are increasing accounts of abuse and neglect on the part of nursing home staff members which has turned trust into fear. At Zwiebel and Fairbanks, we believe that the blame for the neglect and abuse of our
elderly and infirm should be placed where it belongs. If enough families step forward, and with the help of lawyers like ours, this kind of negligent treatment and abuse will become a thing of the past.

When you contact our firm we will discuss your case and what needs to be done to
address the problem. When we take on a case, we first obtain the necessary records
from the facility and then investigate the staffing issues. We will look at the facts and
have them reviewed by experts in the field. If the injuries suffered are significant and we find that care was not adequate, or not appropriate, or abusive, we will take the claim to court where a judge and jury will determine the outcome.

If you believe that you have a loved one that has been the victim of nursing home
abuse or neglect, contact us without delay. We will be ready to discuss all the issues
with you and there is no charge for the consultation. Remember, that at Zwiebel and
Fairbanks, the “RIGHT LAWYERS” are there ready to act to stop the abuse and neglect of the elderly and make those responsible pay for the suffering they have
caused.

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