Among the 300,000 residents of Pittsburgh, a significant percentage are senior citizens, and while many are self-sufficient enough to take care of themselves, that is not the case for all. As many are not able to care for their loved ones, they opt to send them to nursing homes. While the city does have top-notch nursing homes with great amenities, sometimes, the care provided might not be sufficient.
Now imagine you place your mom, dad, or grandparent in a nursing home, trusting that trained staff will care for them. Then you find out they were hurt, ignored, or even abused.
You have the right to be upset; not just that, the law allows you to get legal help for nursing home injuries in Pittsburgh and file charges against their abusers and neglecters. You can do this with our help.
At Pribanic & Pribanic, families walk into our office every week with stories about neglect, injuries, and questions about what can be done. And when they come to us, our job is simple: protect them, fight for justice, and make sure their loved ones get fair compensation.
Why Families Need Lawyers Like Us
You might wonder: can’t families just report the abuse and get help? Sadly, it’s not that easy. Nursing homes often deny everything. They say injuries are natural or the resident’s fault.
They may even hide records or pressure staff to stay quiet. Many homes are owned by giant corporations with lots of lawyers whose job is to avoid paying money.
That’s why families need us. At Pribanic & Pribanic, we don’t let nursing homes bully families. We dig into the truth. We gather medical records, talk to staff, bring in medical experts, and uncover what really happened. When a nursing home refuses to take responsibility, we are ready to take them to court.
At Pribanic & Pribanic, we don’t let nursing homes push families around. We know the state and federal rules that nursing homes must follow. We’ve been doing this work for over 40 years, and together our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience. We know how to uncover the truth, even when the nursing home tries to bury it.
And here’s something important: families don’t pay us unless we win. That means we only get paid if we recover money for them.
What We Do for Families
Families often ask us, “What exactly will you do if we hire you?” Well, here’s what we do, step by step.
Step 1: We Listen
We always start with a free consultation. Our office is right by the Allegheny County Courthouse at 513 Court Place. Families come in and tell us everything.
Sometimes they bring photos, journals, or medical bills. Other times, they just bring their story. We listen carefully, and we write it all down.
Step 2: We Investigate
We gather evidence (medical records, staff reports, witness statements, and photos of injuries). If needed, we bring in medical experts who can explain how the injury proves neglect. We also check the nursing home’s history. Has it been cited before for poor care? You can count on us to find out if they have.
Step 3: We Build a Strategy
Sometimes we push for a settlement with the nursing home’s insurance company. Other times, we prepare for court.
Whichever option we decide to move forward with, we make sure to explain every step in simple terms so families never feel lost. You are as much a part of the case as we are, so we make sure you’re never left behind.
Step 4: We Negotiate
Insurance companies rarely offer a fair deal right away. They start low and try to drag out the process. But, like we said, we’ve been doing this for over 4 decades, so we can spot even the slightest sign of a holdup or insurance bad faith.
And when we do, we fight back. We push until the offer covers medical bills, pain, suffering, and long-term needs.
Step 5: We Go to Court (If Needed)
If the nursing home won’t be fair, we take them to court. We show the judge and jury the truth. We present evidence, call witnesses, and fight for justice.
Step 6: We Support Families Throughout
Through the whole process, we keep families updated. We answer calls, explain next steps, and make sure they never feel alone. This is one of the reasons why families all over Pittsburgh and beyond consider us the go-to guys for every case of nursing home abuse or neglect. We’ve catered for thousands of families over the last 40 years, and we can do the same for you, too.
Summary Points
- While there are many great nursing homes in Pittsburgh, there are a significant number of nursing home abuse instances.
- Nursing home injuries include falls, bedsores, malnutrition, medication errors, and abuse.
- Neglect is often hidden or denied by nursing homes and their corporate owners.
- Pribanic & Pribanic has 40+ years of experience and over 100 years of combined attorney knowledge.
- We listen, investigate, build a strategy, negotiate, and go to court if needed.
- Families pay nothing unless we win compensation.
