PA Nursing Home Lawyers widens elder abuse and neglect practice in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia firm said it will take on a broader range of elder abuse and neglect cases in nursing homes and assisted living facilities statewide.
PA Nursing Home Lawyers said it is broadening the range of elder abuse and neglect cases it handles, extending its civil litigation work to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Pennsylvania.
The firm, which works only on civil actions involving nursing home abuse, neglect and related violations of elder care law, said the wider scope covers physical abuse, emotional neglect, medication errors, falls tied to inadequate supervision and failures in medical care planning. It operates from a main office at 1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1500-B, Philadelphia, PA, and represents clients throughout the state.
"Elder abuse cases require persistent advocacy and a careful understanding of both medical and institutional standards. Our firm remains dedicated to holding facilities accountable and ensuring that the voices of elderly residents are heard within the justice system," said Leonard P. Haberman, Esq., Principal Attorney, PA Nursing Home Lawyers.
For practitioners watching the long-term care litigation field, the move points to a familiar pattern of firms narrowing their subject matter while widening the claim types they accept. The firm said its attorneys review facility inspection reports, staffing logs, medical records and witness statements to find patterns of negligence or noncompliance, and to determine whether management followed required safety protocols and resident care obligations. Its caseload includes individual suits as well as matters involving several residents at the same facility.
PA Nursing Home Lawyers tied the expansion to pressure on long-term care as the population ages, citing attention from regulatory agencies and advocacy groups to understaffing, weak oversight and gaps in care standards. The firm said litigation can lead to operational changes, policy revisions and closer regulatory scrutiny, outcomes it described as part of a purpose beyond financial recovery.
It also said many incidents go unreported because of fear, confusion or unfamiliarity with available remedies, and that it is monitoring state and federal reforms affecting nursing home reporting requirements and penalties.