Nursing Home Wrongful Death

Washington DC Nursing Home Wrongful Death Attorney

Losing an elderly parent is never easy for anyone. However, when that loss was the result of negligence or abuse in a nursing home, the pain can seem compounded due to a death that should not have happened. While it can be difficult to take any action while you are grieving, fighting for justice on behalf of your family member can be an important part of the healing process.

At The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, P.C., we help families in Washington, D.C., Maryland or Virginia bring legal claims against negligent nursing homes for the death of their loved one. When clients contact our law firm, they are experiencing a range of emotions: grief over the loss of a family member; anger over a preventable death; confusion over what exactly happened; and stress over not knowing their legal rights.

Perhaps you are feeling the same. Our lawyers understand that this is an extremely difficult time for you. We will do our best to ease your burden by clearly explaining elder abuse protection laws and how it applies to your circumstances. Our team is here to answer all of your questions and provide options for advancing the claim.

A Respected Advocate For The Elderly And Elder Protection Laws

When you hire our law firm, you will work directly with attorney Jeffrey Downey. Mr. Downey focuses his practice on elder abuse claims, including nursing home wrongful death cases. He is well-known throughout the region for his elder advocacy and regularly presents on topics in elder protection. He has had significant success in these complex cases, winning favorable settlements and verdicts for elders and their family members. But Mr. Downey knows there is more to these cases than just financial compensation. He also works to ignite reform and change regulations in nursing homes. In fact, some of his settlements have included clauses for the retraining of nursing home staff and administration.

We Are Here To Help. Contact Us Today.

If you have lost a loved one due to nursing home abuse or negligence, contact our law firm today at 703-564-7318. Our nursing home wrongful death lawyers can help you understand how to proceed. For your convenience, we have office locations in Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia.