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Founded 2014 — Alla Kleban, Esq. practicing since 2009
Nursing homes are required to protect residents from harm. When they fail — through understaffing, inadequate training, negligent supervision, or outright abuse — the consequences can be devastating. If you believe a loved one has been abused or neglected in a New York nursing home, you are not alone, and you have legal options. Kleban Law Group represents families throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Nassau County, and Long Island in nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
- Bedsores (pressure ulcers) — especially Stage 3 or Stage 4 wounds, which indicate prolonged failure to reposition and provide basic care.
- Unexplained injuries, bruises, or fractures — particularly in patients who are not mobile.
- Significant unexplained weight loss, or signs of malnutrition or dehydration.
- A resident who appears fearful, withdrawn, or anxious around specific staff members.
- Medication errors — wrong medication, wrong dose, or no medication at all
- Poor hygiene, soiled clothing, or unsanitary living conditions.A facility that is defensive or evasive when you raise concerns.
- Unexplained injuries, bruises, or fractures — particularly in patients who are not mobile.
- Significant unexplained weight loss, or signs of malnutrition or dehydration.
- A resident who appears fearful, withdrawn, or anxious around specific staff members.
- Medication errors — wrong medication, wrong dose, or no medication at all
- Poor hygiene, soiled clothing, or unsanitary living conditions.A facility that is defensive or evasive when you raise concerns.
Types of Cases We Handle
Physical Abuse
Hitting, pushing, restraining, or otherwise physically harming a resident.
Neglect and Bedsores
Failure to reposition bedridden patients, provide adequate nutrition, manage incontinence, or maintain basic hygiene. Bedsores are largely preventable with proper care — when a facility allows them to develop and worsen, it is often direct evidence of neglect.
Malnutrition and Dehydration
Understaffed facilities often fail to ensure residents receive adequate food and fluids.
Wandering and Elopement
Failure to supervise residents with dementia or cognitive impairment, allowing them to leave the facility and come to harm.
Medication Errors
Administering the wrong medication or incorrect dosages — with potentially serious health consequences.
Financial Exploitation
Theft, fraud, or manipulation of a resident's finances or assets by staff or management.
Federal and New York Law That Protects Residents
The federal Nursing Home Reform Act establishes a bill of rights for residents, requires adequate staffing, and mandates individualized care plans. New York Public Health Law §2801-d allows families to sue nursing homes for failing to comply with federal or state law, and provides for attorneys' fees and additional damages in certain cases. This statutory leverage distinguishes nursing home cases from standard personal injury claims.
How We Build Your Case
- Complete medical and nursing records for the resident.
- Facility staffing records and staffing ratios.
- Prior state survey deficiencies and inspection reports — public records that can show a pattern of neglect.
- The resident's care plan and whether it was being followed.
- Photographs documenting injuries or living conditions.
- Family observations and documented communications with facility staff.
- Facility staffing records and staffing ratios.
- Prior state survey deficiencies and inspection reports — public records that can show a pattern of neglect.
- The resident's care plan and whether it was being followed.
- Photographs documenting injuries or living conditions.
- Family observations and documented communications with facility staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prove nursing home neglect?
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What if the admission agreement has an arbitration clause?
Can I sue the corporate owner, not just the facility?
How do I report suspected nursing home abuse?
What is the deadline to file?
What if my loved one passed away due to nursing home neglect?
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Serving New York Families
Elder abuse lawyers in New York City — Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Elder abuse lawyers in Nassau County — representing families throughout Nassau.
Elder abuse lawyers in Long Island — Suffolk County and surrounding areas.
Elder abuse lawyers in Valley Stream — local counsel for your community.
Your Family Deserves Answers. We Can Help.
If you believe a loved one has been harmed by nursing home neglect or abuse, we're here to listen. Call (866) 263-4529 — the consultation is free and everything you share is confidential.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm · 16 S Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
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