Three KY Nurse’s Aides Charged with Eldercare Abuse

Posted on February 24th, 2010 No Comments

Three nurses aides who worked in Madison County, Kentucky have been charged with gross negligence in relation to their treatment of an 84-year-old nursing home resident. If someone in your family has been the victim of eldercare abuse, the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the dignity he or she deserves.

The three nurses were caught on a video tape set up by the victim’s granddaughter, who was concerned that her grandmother was being abused. The tape showed the nurse’s aides eating the woman’s food, taunting her, and grabbing her by the neck. The nurses are being prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office, and are also facing civil litigation brought by the family of the victim.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it’s your legal right to stand up and demand financial compensation. The New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

71-Year Old Woman Awarded $7.75 Million in Nursing Home Abuse Case

Posted on February 18th, 2010 No Comments

A 71-year old California woman was recently awarded $7.75 million for her claims against a nursing home facility in which she was staying. The woman was partially incapacitated due to a stroke, and video evidence showed that she was repeatedly struck and forcibly handled by nursing home staff. The lawsuit alleged abuse against a specific employee and the establishment itself.

If you or someone you love has suffered injury due to nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.