Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Philadelphia
Since 2006, our firm has dedicated itself to advocating for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in litigating cases involving bedsores, wrongful death, medication errors, and falls, ensuring residents' rights are protected. Our practice emphasizes personalized attention, with every case handled directly by BPM Law Firm, who has recovered millions for clients through settlements and trials.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to justice without upfront costs. Our expertise extends to educating families on preventing abuse, selecting quality care facilities, and navigating legal processes. Recognized for authoritative knowledge in long-term care litigation, we combine aggressive advocacy with compassionate support to guide families through complex legal challenges.
Services
Nursing Home Abuse
Wrongful Death
Bed Sores
Medication Errors
Nursing Home Falls
Elder Abuse
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Resident Neglect
Wrongful Eviction
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of experience in nursing home abuse litigation.
- Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
- We provide personalized home visits and direct attorney communication.
- We serve all of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Philadelphia.
- Our founder lectures nationally on nursing home abuse prevention strategies.
Associations and certifications
- American Association for Justice
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- New Jersey Association for Justice
What people say
Compassionate representation
Responsive communication
Successful settlements
Home visits
Expertise in litigation
Services
Nursing Home Abuse
Our firm specializes in identifying and litigating nursing home abuse cases involving physical harm, emotional distress, and financial exploitation. We investigate facilities' staffing patterns, care protocols, and regulatory compliance to hold negligent parties accountable. With decades of experience, we help families secure compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages when applicable.
Bed Sores
We handle cases involving preventable bedsores resulting from neglectful care. Our legal team examines turning schedules, nutrition plans, and medical documentation to prove facility liability. We work with medical experts to demonstrate how proper care could have prevented these injuries and secure funds for victims' ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.
Wrongful Death
Our attorneys represent families in wrongful death cases caused by nursing home negligence. We investigate facility records, interview staff, and consult medical experts to establish causation. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost companionship, and punitive damages against facilities demonstrating reckless disregard for residents' safety and well-being.
Medication Errors
We litigate cases involving incorrect dosages, drug interactions, and administration failures. Our investigations focus on staff training protocols, medication tracking systems, and facility compliance with state and federal regulations. We demonstrate how these preventable errors caused harm and secure compensation for additional medical treatment required.
Nursing Home Falls
Our firm handles fall-related injury cases by analyzing facility safety measures, staff response times, and resident care plans. We prove negligence through expert testimony on fall prevention standards and secure compensation for fractures, head injuries, and other fall-related damages sustained due to inadequate supervision or unsafe conditions.
People
BPM Law Firm
Attorney
Licensed in PA and NJ with 18+ years specializing in nursing home abuse litigation. Lectures nationally on elder care law and authors legal guides on resident rights. Handles all cases personally with a focus on compassionate representation and aggressive advocacy.
Questions
What constitutes nursing home abuse in Pennsylvania?
Nursing home abuse includes physical harm, emotional distress, financial exploitation, or neglect causing injuries like bedsores, falls, or malnutrition. Our firm investigates all forms of resident mistreatment.
How do I report nursing home neglect in New Jersey?
Document incidents, notify facility administrators, and contact the NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Consult our attorneys for legal action guidance within 2 years of the incident.
What compensation can I recover for bedsores?
Victims may receive damages for medical costs, pain and suffering, and punitive damages against facilities demonstrating willful neglect or abuse.
Do I need a lawyer for medication errors?
Yes. Our specialized attorneys identify systemic failures in medication administration and hold facilities accountable for preventable errors causing harm.
How long do wrongful death cases take?
Most resolve within 12–24 months through negotiation or trial. Our firm prioritizes timely resolution while maximizing compensation for families.
Can I visit my loved one anytime?
Residents have rights to unrestricted visits. Facilities cannot restrict access except for medical necessity. Contact us immediately if access is denied.
