— Philadelphia Pennsylvania And New Jersey PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Philadelphia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers
When you place a parent or grandparent in a nursing home, you trust that they will be cared for and kept safe. Abuse or neglect is a betrayal of that trust — and of the resident’s legal rights. Fritz & Bianculli stands up for vulnerable elders and the families fighting for them.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Warning signs include unexplained bruises or injuries, bedsores, sudden weight loss or dehydration, poor hygiene, withdrawal or fearfulness, frequent falls, and unexplained changes to finances or legal documents. If something feels wrong when you visit, trust that instinct — it is worth having reviewed.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse We Handle
We pursue claims involving physical and emotional abuse, neglect leading to bedsores, falls, malnutrition and dehydration, wandering (elopement), inadequate supervision and understaffing, and financial exploitation. Where neglect leads to a resident’s death, we also handle the resulting wrongful death claims.
Your Loved One’s Rights Under Federal and State Law
Nursing home residents are protected by the federal Nursing Home Reform Act and its Residents’ Bill of Rights, along with Pennsylvania and New Jersey licensing and health regulations. If you suspect abuse, ensure your loved one’s immediate safety, report your concerns to the facility and the state, and document everything — then let us investigate the facility’s records, staffing, and inspection history.
Serving Philadelphia and New Jersey
From our offices in South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, and Sewell, New Jersey, we represent injured people throughout the Philadelphia region and across New Jersey — with a special focus on South Jersey, from the Delaware River communities all the way to the Jersey Shore.
Suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected? Call Fritz & Bianculli at (215) 458-2222 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay no attorney fee unless we win, we are available 24/7, and we have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff ready to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect?
Warning signs include unexplained bruises or injuries, bedsores, sudden weight loss or dehydration, poor hygiene, withdrawal or fear, frequent falls, and unexplained financial changes. Trust your instincts — if something seems wrong, it is worth having reviewed.
How do I report and pursue nursing home abuse?
Ensure your loved one’s immediate safety and report concerns to the facility and the state (in PA, the Department of Health). Then document everything and speak with an attorney, who can investigate records, staffing, and inspection history to build a civil claim.
Can I sue a nursing home for bedsores?
Often, yes. Advanced bedsores (pressure ulcers) are widely considered preventable with proper care, so their presence can indicate neglect. A facility that failed to reposition, monitor, or treat a resident may be liable for the resulting harm.
How much does a nursing home abuse lawyer cost?
Fritz & Bianculli handle these cases on contingency with a free, confidential consultation — no attorney fee unless the firm recovers compensation for your family.