Business Details
46 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Massachusetts Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
For over four decades, our law firm has dedicated itself to advocating for individuals harmed by negligence and systemic failures in elder care facilities. Our practice centers on personal injury, medical malpractice, and elder law, with a particular emphasis on holding nursing homes accountable for abuse and neglect. We have established a national reputation for securing landmark verdicts in emotionally complex cases, often involving vulnerable seniors who cannot advocate for themselves. Our team combines decades of litigation experience with a meticulous approach to case preparation, frequently taking cases to trial rather than settling for inadequate compensation.We operate under the principle that every client deserves personalized attention, regardless of case complexity, and maintain active involvement in cutting-edge legal strategies through memberships in specialized advocacy groups. Our commitment to justice extends beyond individual cases, as we work to expose systemic failures in elder care and push for industry-wide reforms.
Services
Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
Personal Injury Law
Elder Law Advocacy
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death Claims
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience in elder abuse litigation and personal injury law
- Our firm secured Massachusetts' highest nursing home abuse verdicts
- We handle cases from initial investigation through Supreme Court appeals
- No recovery, no fee guarantee protects client financial interests
- Active participation in national elder law advocacy and litigation strategy development
Associations and certifications
- American Association for Justice
Services
Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
We represent victims of nursing home abuse and neglect in complex litigation against large healthcare corporations. Our practice focuses on emotional distress claims, sexual assault cases, and wrongful death actions resulting from systemic facility failures. With decades of experience, we handle cases involving bedsores, sepsis, physical restraints, and dignity violations through jury trials and arbitration.
Personal Injury Law
Our firm handles serious personal injury cases from car accidents, motorcycle collisions, and defective products. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through aggressive litigation against major insurance companies and corporate defendants. Our contingency fee model ensures access to justice regardless of client financial status.
Wrongful Death Claims
We advocate for families who have lost loved ones due to nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, or catastrophic accidents. Our representation includes proving causation through expert testimony and securing compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. We have successfully tried numerous high-profile wrongful death cases to verdict.
People
Bernard J. Hamill
Attorney
With 40 years of trial experience, Mr. Hamill specializes in elder law and personal injury litigation. He has secured record verdicts in nursing home abuse cases and handles complex litigation through Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court appeals.
Sally Hamill Edgerly
Attorney
Ms. Edgerly has practiced with the firm for a decade, focusing on nursing home litigation. She has contributed to multiple successful verdicts and settlements involving elder abuse and neglect claims through her courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What constitutes nursing home abuse under Massachusetts law?
Abuse includes physical assault, sexual misconduct, emotional distress, improper restraints, medical neglect, and dignity violations. Federal regulations like Ftag 309 establish care standards that form the basis for legal claims.
How do I know if a nursing home violated my loved one's rights?
Signs include unexplained injuries, sudden behavior changes, poor hygiene, untreated medical conditions, and social withdrawal. Our firm investigates facility records and staff practices to prove systemic failures.
Can I sue for emotional distress without physical injuries?
Yes. We have secured multiple seven-figure verdicts for emotional distress alone, including cases involving rough handling, verbal abuse, and sexual assault without physical trauma.
What compensation can I recover in elder abuse cases?
Damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of dignity, medical expenses, and wrongful death compensation. Punitive damages may apply in cases of egregious corporate conduct.
How does your firm handle cases against large nursing home chains?
We conduct comprehensive investigations into corporate practices, depose executives, and use expert witnesses to prove systemic neglect. Our track record includes multi-million dollar verdicts against Kindred Healthcare and other national chains.
