Nursing Home Injury Lawyer in Akron, Ohio: Protecting Your Loved Ones From Abuse and Neglect
When You Need an Experienced Akron Nursing Home Injury Attorney, Call Blake Dickson at 1 800 OHIO LAW.
If your loved one has suffered injuries, neglect, or abuse in an Akron nursing home, you need experienced legal representation from an attorney who understands the state and federal laws that apply to the care of nursing home residents in Ohio nursing homes and has a proven track record of success.
The Crisis in Akron, Ohio Nursing Homes
Unfortunately, many nursing homes in Akron and throughout Ohio neglect their residents. They fail to maintain sufficient staff, hire qualified personnel, provide adequate training, or implement proper oversight.
As a result, many Akron nursing homes provide dangerously substandard care. A quick review of Akron nursing homes on the Medicare Care Compare website reveals alarming patterns - many facilities have concerning ratings, often just one star overall or for staffing, and several have been cited for abuse violations.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home Injury Lawyer in Akron
Beyond the already difficult decision of placing a loved one in an Akron nursing home, families often face another crucial choice when neglect or abuse occurs: selecting the right attorney.
This decision can determine whether your loved one receives the justice and compensation they deserve. Many attorneys in Akron advertise for nursing home cases but they do not have experience in this very specific area of the law.
Part of my practice involves legal malpractice claims — representing families who have been failed twice: first by the nursing home, and then by inexperienced attorneys who mishandle their cases. It's heartbreaking to see Akron families denied justice because they hired the wrong lawyer.
Questions to Ask When Hiring an Akron Nursing Home Injury Attorney
When seeking representation for nursing home neglect or abuse in Akron, ask these critical questions:
- How many nursing home cases have you handled, specifically in Akron and Northeast Ohio?
- How many nursing home cases have you tried? What is your success rate in nursing home litigation?
- Have you handled other cases against nursing homes in Akron?
- Do you have experience with cases similar to my loved one's situation?
I have been representing nursing home residents and their families in cases against nursing homes for more than 20 years, including numerous cases against nursing homes in Akron and Summit County.
Landmark Ohio Supreme Court Experience
The Ohio Supreme Court has only decided two cases involving nursing home residents' rights. I represented the plaintiff in Hayes v. The Oakridge Home (122 Ohio St. 3d 63, 2009 Ohio 2054), which addressed involuntary arbitration in nursing homes.
Many Akron nursing homes hide arbitration clauses in their admission agreements to keep cases out of court and force binding arbitration—a process that typically results in significantly smaller compensation for families. I have successfully fought these clauses for over twenty years, with numerous victories in Courts of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.
In Cramer v. Auglaize Acres (113 Ohio St. 3d 266, 2007 Ohio 19467), I was asked by the Ohio Association for Justice to write the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Ohio Supreme Court. We secured a favorable outcome regarding nursing home residents' rights in Ohio.
These are the only two Ohio Supreme Court cases involving nursing home residents' rights, and I was involved in both.
Justice for Akron Nursing Home Residents: The Esther Piskor Case
It was my privilege to represent Esther Piskor, who suffered horrific abuse by at the hands of the staff of the nursing home where she was a resident.
Her family approached multiple law firms but was repeatedly turned away. I took on their case and pursued it successfully.
This landmark case led to the passage of Esther's Law, which guarantees Ohio families the right to place cameras in nursing home rooms to monitor their loved ones' care—a crucial protection for Akron nursing home residents and their families.
Why Akron Families Choose Our Nursing Home Injury Law Firm
For over twenty years, I have dedicated my practice to protecting nursing home residents' rights in Akron and throughout Ohio. I regularly teach other attorneys how to handle these complex cases, and I am an active member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group within the American Association for Justice.
My firm understands the unique challenges Akron families face when confronting nursing home negligence: We know the local facilities and their histories. We have extensive experience handling nursing home cases. We understand Summit County court procedures. We have successfully represented numerous Akron families in nursing home cases.
Free Consultation for Akron Nursing Home Injury Cases
If your loved one has suffered neglect or abuse in an Akron nursing home, call us today at 1-800-OHIO-LAW for a free, no-obligation consultation. We have the experience, knowledge, and determination to fight for the justice your family deserves. We have the reputation and resources needed to take on even the largest nursing home corporations operating in Akron, often taking cases all the way to trial and beyond. Don't let your loved one's suffering go unanswered—contact us today.
Free Case Review of Nursing Home Complaints for Akron, OH Residents
Here at The Dickson Firm, we've been devoted to the rights of nursing home residents and their families for over twenty five (25) years. We work very hard to hold nursing homes accountable when they provide a resident with substandard care that causes injury, particularly in cases involving falls and issues with bedsores and pressure sores. As indicated above, bedsores can be extremely harmful to nursing home residents. They can even be fatal.
If someone you love has been neglected or abused in a nursing home, please call us at The Dickson Firm at 1 (800) OHIO LAW. We would be happy to talk with you and help you in any way that we can. Please call when it is convenient for you – we accept calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Dickson Firm believes it is crucial to share news about nursing home injuries and deaths to raise awareness about the ongoing issues of neglect and abuse that occur in Ohio – in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Columbus, Dayton, Canton, Sandusky and every community across the state. The people who suffer injuries could be your spouse, your parent, your brother or sister. By reporting these incidents, we help families recognize potential risks, empower them with knowledge, and push for greater accountability in the industry. Ultimately, our goal is to advocate for safer conditions and ensure that vulnerable residents receive the care and dignity they deserve.
If someone you love has been neglected or abused in a nursing home, please call us at 1-800-OHIO LAW as it would be our pleasure to talk with you and help you in any way that we can. We represent victims and their families across Ohio. Contact nursing home and elder law attorney Blake Dickson today for a free and confidential case review.