Elderly Abuse Law in Melrose MA
The decision to entrust the care of a beloved family member to an experienced qualified provider is often an extremely difficult one. When you or an elderly family member transitions to nursing home or in-home care provider, you are placing your trust in the professional and trained provider. You expect your loved one to be treated compassionately and respectfully. Though nursing homes are required to follow certain guidelines and standards of care, they may still engage in activities that are considered illegal and, all too often, caregivers do not live up to their duties.
If you Believe that your Loved one is Experiencing Elder Neglect or Abuse
If you believe that a nursing home or caregiver does not adhere to the law and is neglecting or injuring your loved one you or your family member may have grounds to take legal action to put an end to any physical, emotional, sexual, or financial elder abuse. When you suspect that your loved one is being neglected or ill-treated at an elderly facility, now is the right time to discuss your case with a lawyer. John Tramontozzi and the team at Tramontozzi Law Offices can help you investigate your concerns and determine whether a nursing home or its staff has acted improperly.
When there are indication that your elderly loved one has been abused or neglected, we will advise you of your legal options so that you can put an end to the maltreatment. In some instances, this may mean speaking with nursing home management to stop the cycle of abuse. In more serious cases, we may recommend that you file a personal injury action to hold the nursing home accountable for their actions or negligence. You and your family have a right to expect that your elderly loved one be treated with kindness, care, and dignity. Once you contact our firm, we’ll do all that we can to help you achieve that goal and protect your loved one’s rights. Call us today.
John Tramontozzi at the Tramontozzi Law Offices has assisted families in these situations with great success in advocating for clients, obtaining compensation and ending a cycle of mistreatment.. He understands and has worked with families who are struggling with the impact of substandard care. If you or your loved one has experienced elder neglect or abuse contact the Tramontozzi Law Offices. John Tramontozzi and his team can assist and inform you of your legal rights and maximize your compensation.