Nursing Home Abuse and Malpractice

Queens, New York, Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer

Paul W. Cutrone helps victims of nursing home abuse fight back against neglect, malpractice, and other forms of elder abuse. Attorney Paul Cutrone is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group of attorneys who have won a settlement or jury verdict of more than one million dollars on behalf of a victim of negligence.

Free initial consultation about your nursing home abuse claim

As a former defense attorney for medical providers, Mr. Cutrone understands how vigorously the insurance lawyers will fight nursing home abuse claims. We prepare every case for the long-haul, and expect every nursing home abuse claim to go before a judge and jury. Opposing lawyers know that our firm takes our commitment to truth, justice, and safety for nursing home residents very seriously. Our dedication to providing aggressive and effective representation has helped us earn a reputation for excellence among legal professionals and injury victims throughout the New York City metro region. We will handle nursing home abuse and neglect cases involving:

• Bed sores
• Falls and fractures
• Assault by staff or residents
• Dehydration and malnutrition
• Improper medication
• Neglect

How do you know if you have a case for a nursing home malpractice or abuse lawsuit

In order to prove nursing home malpractice or abuse, your attorney must show that the negligent act resulted in an injury that would not have been sustained under proper supervision and care of staff and other residents. This generally requires handling complex details such as obtaining the facts and medical history of the resident, and collecting all relevant medical records.

These records then must be reviewed by the attorney, who evaluates whether the case will be sent to an expert in the specialty of elder abuse and medical malpractice medicine for an evaluation. If an expert gives an opinion that a definite link can be shown between a negligent act and harm or injury to a victim, then a case can be brought against the owner or manager of the nursing home.

We can come to you to provide an assessment of your case. Contact our offices to schedule a free consultation about your nursing home abuse or wrongful death claim today. We believe that stopping elder abuse and injuries to senior citizens should be everyone's highest priority.