Nursing homes are entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable - those too sick, elderly or mentally disabled to take care of themselves.
Numerous studies and statistics show that when the nursing home fails in those duties, either by intentional bad acts or by neglect, the results can be devastating.
The victim's condition could worsen or he or she could suffer greater bodily injury or even death. Many states have special laws and requirements for reporting abuse in a nursing home setting.
Nursing home abuse attorneys in Middlesex County, Massachusetts may be able to act on the victim's behalf to bring the nursing home operators to justice and recover money damages.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
MATA seeks to continually improve the safety of individuals and increase fair access to the Massachusetts justice system while assisting and educating attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in Middlesex County, MA - The Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) from its offices in Woburn, Massachusetts. This community based non-profit service is designed to help individuals who can afford reasonable attorney fees but need help finding a qualified local attorney. After you receive the referral you can contact the attorney for a 30 minute consultation in the office or over the phone. You must pay a nominal $25.00 fee for the consultation.