Beachwood, Ohio personal injury attorney Jeffrey A. Leikin talks about the types of nursing home neglect or abuse he sees in his practice. He observes that the quality of care in nursing homes has declined over the years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, as facilities struggle to recruit and retain qualified nurses and aides. He recalls representing a diabetic patient whose blood sugar was not properly monitored, and whose insulin was not adjusted according to the doctor’s orders. Additionally, staff failed to monitor her diet, resulting in the patient going into diabetic shock and ultimately passing away. His firm secured a mid-six-figure verdict for the family.

In another recent case, he represented a patient who had consumed only four or five meals in two weeks and had insufficient water intake. Due to inconsistent staffing—sometimes with out-of-town nurses—the patient, under the supervision of the nursing staff, essentially starved to death. The firm obtained a high six-figure settlement for the family.

He emphasizes that his extensive experience in nursing home cases allows him to handle a wide range of issues, including bed sore injuries, falls, and other instances of neglect where patients fail to receive necessary assistance for basic needs. He stresses that his firm is fully equipped to manage all nursing home claims and ensure families receive proper advocacy and recovery.