Recent Trends in New Jersey Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuits: What Families Need to Know

When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be treated with dignity, compassion, and professional care. Unfortunately, across New Jersey, more families are coming forward with serious concerns about neglect and mistreatment in long-term care facilities. These are not sweeping regulatory violations, but real, personal harm to individual residents—your loved ones.

What Does Nursing Home Negligence Look Like?

Recent New Jersey lawsuits filed on behalf of residents and their families highlight a disturbing pattern of preventable injuries and inattention. The most common allegations include:
• Unexplained falls causing fractures or head trauma
• Bedsores (pressure ulcers) that worsen without treatment
• Dehydration and malnutrition from missed meals or fluids
• Failure to supervise residents with dementia or wandering tendencies
• Delayed medical care for infections, breathing problems, or strokes
Often, these cases arise not from isolated errors, but from chronic understaffing and poorly trained aides who fail to meet even the basic standards of care.

Legal Protections Under New Jersey Law

New Jersey residents in long-term care are protected by both common law and the Nursing Home Responsibilities and Residents’ Rights Act (N.J.S.A. 30:13-1 et seq.). This statute gives families the right to sue for:
• Physical injuries
• Emotional distress
• Violations of dignity
• Attorneys’ fees and legal costs

In addition, claims for professional malpractice or general negligence may apply when the care (or lack of it) falls below what is expected of licensed professionals or trained staff.

Recent Litigation Trends

While many nursing home negligence cases settle out of court, New Jersey courts are seeing an increase in:
• Claims involving unreported injuries or lack of family notification
• Lawsuits for negligent hiring and training of staff
• Cases involving the misuse of sedatives or physical restraints without consent
These lawsuits don’t just seek monetary compensation—they help protect future residents by holding facilities accountable.

Your Next Steps Matter

If you believe your loved one has been harmed in a nursing home:

• Take photos of any visible injuries or poor conditions
• Request medical records and care logs
• File a written complaint with the facility administrator
• Contact an experienced nursing home negligence attorney

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Call Daniel P. Silberstein, P.C. Today — Justice Starts with a Conversation

At Daniel P. Silberstein, P.C., we understand the heartbreak of nursing home neglect. We represent families throughout New Jersey in holding negligent facilities accountable and securing justice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
Call 732-388-8600 today for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll listen, investigate, and fight for the outcome your family deserves.
You’ve waited long enough. Let’s take action—your loved one deserves nothing less.