Intervention
A personal injury lawyer with experience in nursing home negligence cases will encourage you to file a complaint with the organizations that regulate nursing homes. Making formal complaints can help ensure that others are not harmed by nursing home negligence.
Regulatory Bodies in North Carolina
In North Carolina, nursing homes are regulated by the North Carolina Division of Facility Services. Nursing homes must be licensed with the NCDFS Licensure Section, which licenses over 300 facilities in the state. In addition, the NCDFS conducts investigative audits of nursing homes and responds to complaints against them. If you or your loved one has been injured due to the negligent behavior of a nursing home management organization or staff member, you should take immediate steps to document the situation at hand and make a complaint to the NCDFS Investigation Board.
Nursing homes in North Carolina who wish to receive federal reimbursement for health care through Medicaid or Medicare must be certified in accordance with federal law. As such, their past performance is a matter of public record. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may take action against a nursing home that has violated its regulatory standards.
The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services maintains Nurse Aide Registry for pre-employment verification purposes. The Nurse Aide Registry Section accepts complaints of nursing home abuse and negligence and is charged with investigating all allegations of nursing home negligence.
Nursing homes are also under the jurisdiction of NC County Departments of Social Services where they reside.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Correct Nursing Home Negligence
We know how very important your loved ones are to you, and how agonizing it is to worry about their care. The elderly deserve all the care and help that you can provide. When you enter into a contract for care, you expect that contract to be upheld, and your loved ones to be treated with proper medical attention as well as with compassion and dignity.
If you suspect that your loved ones are being abused or neglected by a nursing home organization or facility to which you have entrusted their care, you can take action to redress this injury to them. You or your loved ones may be eligible for compensation that will help them recover from any injuries they may have suffered, as well as secure funds for their additional care, should it be required. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin has dealt with cases of nursing home negligence and can counsel you on the legal actions that may be appropriate in your situation, including filing a lawsuit on your loved one's behalf to address their abuse and neglect, and discourage other organizations from taking advantage of the elderly.
Any personal injury can seriously affect the future well being of your loved ones. You deserve the counsel and protection of a qualified, experienced personal injury law firm that knows how to deal with these claims. We can help you understand the value of your nursing home negligence case and how best to proceed. Call the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin at 1-800-220-7321 or contact us right now and find out if you have a case today.
