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Your Trusted Partner for Elder Care Abuse Legal Solutions
At Sugarman Law, we are dedicated to holding New Jersey nursing homes and elder care corporations accountable for injuries and wrongful deaths caused by negligence. With decades of experience, our firm provides thorough case investigations, meticulous preparation, and a strong work ethic to achieve the best results for our clients. We focus on nursing home abuse, assisted living abuse, hospital negligence, and asbestos-related injuries, advocating for the rights of the elderly, children, and adults. Our commitment to accountability, courtroom experience, and client-centered service ensures we deliver justice and compensation for families affected by corporate negligence. Services
Nursing Home Abuse
Assisted Living Abuse
Hospital Negligence
Home Health Aide Abuse
Asbestos Injuries
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in elder care abuse litigation.
- Our team combines courtroom experience with meticulous case preparation.
- We focus exclusively on nursing home abuse, hospital negligence, and asbestos injuries.
- We work on a contingency basis with no upfront costs.
- We serve clients across New Jersey with two convenient office locations.
What people say
Dedicated to justice
Successful settlements
Compassionate support
Courtroom expertise
Thorough investigations
Services
Nursing Home Abuse
Our firm specializes in holding nursing homes accountable for abuse and neglect, including physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial exploitation. We investigate cases involving bedsores, dehydration, medication errors, and wrongful death. Our attorneys work tirelessly to secure compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages against facilities that prioritize profits over resident safety.
Assisted Living Abuse
We represent families of residents suffering from abuse in assisted living facilities, including physical assault, emotional neglect, and hazardous conditions. Our team uncovers evidence of understaffing, improper training, and financial exploitation. We fight for compensation covering medical care, psychological counseling, and punitive damages to hold corporations responsible for systemic failures.
Hospital Negligence
Our practice addresses hospital negligence cases involving surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to treat conditions. We work with medical experts to prove breaches in care standards that cause infections, fractures, or wrongful death. We pursue compensation for corrective surgeries, ongoing care, and lost quality of life due to preventable medical errors.
Home Health Aide Abuse
We advocate for victims of home health aide abuse, including neglect, physical harm, and failure to provide basic care. Our investigations focus on staffing agencies' hiring practices and training deficiencies. We secure compensation for injuries caused by untrained caregivers, ensuring accountability for failures in personal hygiene, medication management, and fall prevention.
Asbestos Injuries
Our firm represents workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis from occupational asbestos exposure. We document workplace history and medical evidence to secure settlements from negligent employers. We recover compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and long-term care needs related to asbestos-related diseases.
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Barry Sugarman
Attorney
Barry Sugarman has over 30 years of experience representing victims of elder abuse, hospital negligence, and asbestos injuries. He has recovered millions in settlements for families affected by nursing home neglect and workplace exposure. His practice focuses on holding corporations accountable through thorough investigations and courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What should I do if I suspect nursing home abuse?
Document injuries, report concerns to facility management, and contact Sugarman Law immediately for a free consultation to investigate your case.
How long do I have to file a nursing home abuse lawsuit in New Jersey?
New Jersey's statute of limitations for nursing home abuse cases is typically two years from the date of injury or discovery of abuse.
Can I sue for emotional distress caused by assisted living neglect?
Yes, our firm pursues compensation for emotional pain, humiliation, and psychological trauma resulting from neglect in assisted living facilities.
What evidence is needed for a hospital negligence claim?
Medical records, expert testimony, and documentation showing deviation from standard care practices are critical for proving hospital negligence cases.
Does Sugarman Law handle cases outside New Jersey?
Our primary focus is New Jersey, serving clients across the state from our Somerville and Marlton offices.
How are legal fees structured for elder abuse cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation through settlement or trial.
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Reviews (3)
Divaa Mitchell
May 22, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
Poor service you see he hasnt had a great review in years I wouldnt dare recommend his service I cant believe the blatant disrespect and disregard from him and his paralegal just in it for the money
Poor service you see he hasnt had a great review in years I wouldnt dare recommend his service I cant believe the blatant disrespect and disregard from him and his paralegal just in it for the money
Denise Ferriolo
Nov 23, 2016
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Mr.Sugarman became my son's attorney back in 1991.My son ingested lead in an apartment we rented. We won because of Barry's knowledge of lead poisoning in children. Thank you
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Aaron Gregg
Jul 30, 2014
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Barry Sugarman is the best Personal Injury Attorney I would highly recommand to my family and friends. His law firm and staff are here to help you get results!!!
