Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When a nursing home fails to provide safe, attentive care, the consequences can be devastating. Martin Delaney & Ricci helps Vermont families hold long-term care facilities accountable when neglect or abuse causes injury, suffering, or death.
Focused on elder neglect cases
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases are often complex, medically detailed, and time-sensitive. They can involve pressure sores, falls, dehydration, malnutrition, medication errors, infections, fractures, or unexplained changes in condition. These cases may also involve understaffing, poor training, inadequate supervision, or failures to follow basic care plans.
Signs something is wrong
Families are often the first to notice warning signs. Common red flags include unexplained bruises, bedsores, sudden weight loss, dehydration, repeated falls, infections, emotional withdrawal, or a resident who seems fearful, sedated, or unusually confused.
If something does not look right, trust your instincts. A prompt investigation can make a major difference in protecting your loved one and preserving evidence.
How we help
Our firm investigates what happened, identifies who is responsible, and works to build the strongest possible case. That can include reviewing medical records, care plans, staffing issues, incident reports, photographs, witness statements, and regulatory records.
We represent residents and families in claims involving neglect, abuse, wrongful injury, and wrongful death. Our goal is to answer the hard questions, uncover the truth, and pursue accountability for the harm that should never have happened.
Why families call us
Martin Delaney & Ricci has spent decades serving people in Vermont, and our mission is to make a positive difference in clients’ lives and in the community. We do not represent large corporations or insurance companies, and we aim to be responsive, practical, and compassionate when families need help most.
If travel is difficult, communication can be handled by phone, text, video, and email, which is especially helpful when a loved one is recovering or living far from the office.
Contact us
If you believe a loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, contact Martin Delaney & Ricci as soon as possible or fill out the request a consult form. The sooner the case is evaluated, the sooner the firm can help protect your family’s rights and begin investigating what happened.