Two San Francisco nursing home abuse cases which came to light in the past week have underscored the fact that nursing home abuse occurs in many different ways. If you or someone close to you has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it’s your right to speak out and seek financial compensation. The New Jersey nursing home negligence attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help.

In one case, a 32-year-old nursing home employee smothered an 87-year-old resident, reputedly in front of other residents. In the other case, a nursing home worker stole more than $50,000 from five different residents. Both are currently facing criminal charges. The cases highlight the many forms eldercare abuse takes.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, it’s your right to seek justice in the form of financial compensation. Nursing home abuse is a terrible crime, and should not go unpunished. To learn more about how we can help, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.