Connecticut Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys
Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer in Connecticut
When you entrust a nursing home with a loved one's care, you expect them to receive the highest standard of attention. Moore, O’Brien & Dufour holds negligent facilities accountable when that trust is violated.
A Serious Issue Affecting Many Connecticut Families
When families entrust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home, they expect the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes violated, leading to neglect, abuse, and even life-threatening conditions. We're dedicated to holding negligent nursing homes accountable and fighting for the rights of vulnerable seniors.
Nursing home negligence takes many forms, including inadequate medical care, poor hygiene, malnutrition, dehydration, and emotional or physical abuse. Connecticut law requires nursing homes to meet specific care standards, and they can be held liable when they fail to do so. Proving negligence often requires a thorough investigation, including reviewing medical records, interviewing staff and witnesses, and consulting with medical experts. Our legal team has the experience and resources to build a strong case on behalf of your loved one.
If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home negligence, it's crucial to act quickly. The consequences can be severe, including declining health, emotional trauma, and even wrongful death. We're committed to compassionate legal support while aggressively pursuing justice — working to make sure your loved one receives the care and compensation they deserve, and that the responsible parties are held accountable.
A Law Written Specifically to Protect Nursing Home Residents
More Than Ordinary Negligence
A Separate Statutory Right to Sue
Under CGS § 19a-550, Connecticut's Patients' Bill of Rights, residents have a direct right to sue when specific enumerated rights are violated — a legal claim separate from, and in addition to, an ordinary negligence case.
For Willful Violations
Punitive Damages Available
If a facility's violation of a resident's rights is found to be willful or in reckless disregard of those rights, the statute allows for punitive damages on top of compensatory damages.
No Red Tape First
No Administrative Exhaustion Required
You don't have to go through any administrative complaint process before filing suit under CGS § 19a-550 — you can bring the claim directly.
Talk to a Connecticut Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer
Call (203) 586-0022 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Moore, O’Brien & Dufour is based in Middlebury and represents families throughout Connecticut on a contingency basis.
Common Questions About Nursing Home Negligence Claims
What are some signs of nursing home negligence?
Unexplained injuries, bedsores, sudden weight loss or signs of dehydration, poor hygiene, changes in behavior or withdrawal, and a general decline in health can all be warning signs worth investigating.
Is a nursing home negligence claim different from ordinary negligence?
It can be broader. Connecticut's Patients' Bill of Rights (CGS § 19a-550) gives residents a separate statutory right to sue when specific enumerated rights are violated, in addition to any ordinary negligence claim — and it allows punitive damages when a violation is willful or reckless.
Do we have to file a complaint with the state first?
No. Under CGS § 19a-550, you don't need to exhaust any administrative remedies before bringing a lawsuit — you can pursue the claim directly.
What compensation can we recover?
Compensatory damages for the injury caused, and, if the facility's conduct was willful or in reckless disregard of the resident's rights, punitive damages as well.