North Carolina Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorneys
You entrust your family member to an institution that promises medical excellence and care, only to discover systemic instances of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. Tragically, these kinds of scenarios are far too common, and nursing home abuse has become a serious issue throughout North Carolina and across the nation. We can help when your family suffers through these problems.
When your loved one has been mistreated or was the victim of abuse while under the care of a nursing home, you may be able to pursue legal action. At the law offices of Lewis & Roberts, PLLC, in Raleigh and Charlotte, we put proven trial lawyers with concrete experience to work for our clients.
We are proud to be recognized for the quality of our service by organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell* and Super Lawyers. Contact us today to find out how we can put that level of service to work for you and your family.
Fighting Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse
Few things are as tragic as the abuse or mistreatment of individuals who can not care for themselves, and we are proud to stand up and fight against organizations and facilities that engage in that kind of misconduct. Whether a result of insufficient training, mismanagement or poor oversight, we help you hold nursing homes and assisted living facilities accountable in cases of:
- Wrongful death
- Malnutrition
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Failure to care or medicate
- Overuse of physical or chemical restraint
- Medical malpractice
- Frequent falls
- Neglect
When you discover that your loved one has suffered injury such as bedsores and pressure sores as a result of neglect, or broken bones from falls or abuse, you may feel furious, frustrated and even guilt. Our attorneys understand what you and your family are going through, and we can help guide you through the legal and personal trauma.
Our firm has the capabilities to perform a thorough investigation and the knowledge of regulations governing these facilities to come to a productive conclusion. Our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to evaluate these cases and incorporate a strong legal strategy in and outside of the courtroom.
Our personal injury attorneys include James A. Roberts, III, Kimberly R. Wilson, Paul R. Dickinson, Jr., Gary V. Mauney, and Paul C. McCoy.
Discuss Your Nursing Home Abuse Case With a Lawyer
Lewis & Roberts, PLLC, has protected the rights and safety of seniors across the state while holding nursing homes and living facilities accountable to their professional standards. When your family has suffered as a result of nursing home negligence, abuse or neglect, put a lawyer on your side that you can trust.
Call our offices today to schedule a free initial consultation. Reach us in Raleigh at 866-322-9873 or in Charlotte at 888-695-1270.
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Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
