Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If your loved one died in a nursing home as a result of abuse, neglect, or substandard care, surviving family members may recover substantial compensation. Nursing home wrongful death settlements commonly range from $500,000 to $3 million+. Siddons Law Firm reviews nursing home wrongful death claims. Call (610) 255-7500.
Key Takeaways
- Common causes of nursing home wrongful death: untreated pressure ulcers leading to sepsis, dehydration, falls with head trauma, medication overdose, elopement, and physical abuse.
- Surviving spouses, children, and estates may recover damages — the specific list depends on your state.
- Damages include medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship, loss of support, and the decedent’s pain and suffering before death (survival action).
Who May Qualify
- Your loved one died while residing in (or shortly after discharge from) a nursing home or long-term care facility.
- The death was caused or hastened by neglect, abuse, or substandard care.
- You are the spouse, child, or personal representative of the decedent’s estate.
Compensation Available
- Medical expenses during final illness
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Pain and suffering of decedent (survival action)
- Loss of financial support
- Punitive damages for egregious conduct
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents wrongful death families throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD, with the support of nationally recognized elder-abuse co-counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The nursing home said my loved one died of “natural causes.” Is that a defense?
Not always. Many deaths labeled “natural causes” by a facility are actually caused by sepsis, dehydration, or falls that should have been prevented. Independent medical review frequently rebuts the facility’s characterization.
How long do I have to file?
Wrongful death statutes vary by state. In PA and NJ generally two years, NY two years, MD three years — but exceptions apply. Call immediately.
Start Your Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Free, confidential review. Serving PA, NJ, NY, and MD.