10 Nov 2023
Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens, providing care for the elderly when they can no longer live independently. While most of us are concerned with the potential physical and emotional abuse that might occur, an often overlooked form of nursing home negligence is financial exploitation. With the rapid [..]
3 Nov 2023
Understanding the Complexities of Nursing Home Negligence The journey to seek justice in cases of nursing home negligence can be complex and intimidating. This is especially true if you or a loved one have suffered due to the negligent actions of a nursing home facility. The intricacies of the legal [..]
26 Oct 2023
In a society that values care, compassion, and dignity, it’s particularly tragic when the most vulnerable members – our elderly loved ones – fall victim to negligence. When that negligence leads to wrongful death in a nursing home setting, the pain is amplified tenfold. New Jersey has specific legal provisions [..]
19 Oct 2023
Elder care is a matter of trust, integrity, and utmost compassion. As families entrust their beloved seniors to nursing homes, there’s an expectation of safety, care, and dignity. However, the reality can sometimes be starkly different. Elder abuse in nursing homes is a grievous yet often hidden concern. At Sugarman [..]
12 Oct 2023
At Sugarman Law, we have seen, time and again, the impact of psychological abuse on seniors—especially those residing in nursing homes. While physical abuse leaves visible scars, psychological or emotional abuse often goes undetected, silently corroding a person’s mental well-being and dignity. Protecting our vulnerable senior population from such malevolence [..]
Winning Results
$1,400,000
SETTLEMENT
against a nursing home for the choking death of a resident
$1,000,000
SETTLEMENT
against an assisted living facility for injury and wrongful death of a resident
$930,000
VERDICT
against a Middlesex County nursing home for a resident’s pressure ulcers and wrongful death
$3,000,000
SETTLEMENT
settlement for workers with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis caused by asbestos in the workplace