Colorado Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Law Firm
Where care fails, we fight for what's right.
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At Marks Balette Young & Moss, we specialize in protecting clients from abuse and neglect in care facilities and holding those facilities accountable. Our areas of practice include:
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Assisted Living Abuse & Neglect
Rehabilitation Abuse & Neglect
Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injuries
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
If you need a Colorado nursing home abuse attorney to examine a potential case, contact us now at (855) LAW-MBYM or submit the form here for a free consultation.
Our practice focuses on nursing home litigation, where we have a track record of favorable outcomes for residents and their families in Colorado and across the country. With over 100 years of collective experience and a $1 Billion in settlements, we are the experts other lawyers trust.
We are committed to seeking justice for our clients, providing unwavering support throughout every step. When a nursing home breaks its promise, we hold them accountable, ensuring you receive the answers and justice you deserve.
When care fails, we fight for what’s right.
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We are committed to seeking justice for our clients, providing unwavering support throughout every step. When a nursing home breaks its promise, we hold them accountable, ensuring you receive the answers and justice you deserve.
When care fails, we fight for what’s right.
The MBYM Difference
You’re Our Top Priority
We understand every case is unique and every story is personal, so we'll take the time to truly understand your experience and compassionately fight for the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Heartfelt Justice
We understand the devastating impact of nursing home abuse and neglect, and we're here to support you and fiercely fight to hold the nursing home accountable, ensuring you find closure and justice.
The Experts in Elder Justice
With over 100 years of collective experience, we are the law firm other lawyers turn to for help and expertise to win their cases.
Leave No Stone Unturned
Our team diligently and meticulously investigates every angle, leaving no stone unturned.
Full Service
You're not alone in this. We'll guide you through the process, handling every detail with care from start to finish.
All-in-One Legal Team
When you hire us, you get a whole team of experts—lawyers, medical professionals, and support staff—all working hard to win your case.
Proven Results
We've recovered over $1 billion in settlements for our clients since 1997.
Relentless Advocates
When the nursing home betrayed your trust and failed in their care, it wasn't your fault, and we're here to champion your rights.
Change Makers
We’re leading the way in legislative changes and advocating to address the real problems in the nursing home industry.
Trusted by Our Clients
We lost our mother to nursing home negligence in July of 2022. The past 2 years have been very tough but Jacques Balette and Juliette Balette Symons were there every step of the way , keeping us updated on every detail. If we had questions they were just a phone call and email away. Marks Balette Young & Moss are very GOOD at what they do. Thank you you very much for helping my family get justice for our Mother.
- RHONDA
My experience with this firm, actually I don't know where to start. My case they fought for my sister, beyond and above. Research every inch of this case. Kept me well informed. I would recommend this firm to everyone. Let your voice be heard on residents of nursing home abuse. It was a long hard race, we made it to the finish line. Today I don't know where my sister would be without the firms help. Believe me contact this firm, you want regret it.
- JANET
Our Results
Assault
Case
$160M
Bed Sores &
Dehydration
$83M
Understaffing
Case
$71.9M
Product
Liability
$23M
Bed
Sores
$13.5M
Improper
Intubation
$12M
Restraint
Asphyxiation
$6M
Gangrene
& Death
$5.4M
Abandonment
Case
$5M
Sexual Abuse
Case
$4M
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?
Understanding the Colorado reporting process can facilitate appropriate action to protect your loved one.
This can include a formal complaint, either written or verbal. The health and safety of your loved one is the first concern.
Ensure Immediate Safety: If you believe your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse in Colorado, immediately secure them. If they are injured, call 9-1-1 or take them to the hospital. For uninjured patients, consider moving them out of the facility and to a safe location.
File a Written Grievance with the Nursing Home: You can ask for a grievance form from the nursing home to fill out or you can write a letter yourself. Explain that your loved one was neglected or abused and ask for the facility to investigate. This can help prevent neglect and abuse of other residents. Keep a copy of your written grievance because it may be useful in a Colorado state investigation or in a legal case.
Report to Authorities: Alert the authorities to elder abuse or neglect so they can start an investigation. Depending upon the kind of neglect or abuse suffered, the appropriate authorities include the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Adult Protective Services, and your local police.
Who Do You Report To?
State Agencies. Each state has an agency that oversees nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities. These agencies issue licenses, routinely inspect each facility, and investigate complaints of bad care.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Each state has a Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s job is to help and advocate for people living in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or assisted living facilities. If you suspect neglect or abuse in one of these facilities, you can ask an ombudsman for help. Ombudsmen can refer reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the state and federal authorities who oversee nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living centers for investigation.
Adult Protective Services. Adult Protective Services (APS) are social services programs in each state. They serve older adults and adults with disabilities who need help because of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Local Law Enforcement. Your local law enforcement can assist when your loved one has been seriously injured due to suspected abuse, you suspect a crime has occurred, you suspect unwanted sexual contact, or you suspect financial coercion (theft).
How Do You Effectively Report Neglect or Abuse?
When reporting neglect or abuse in Colorado, it is important to state that you believe your loved one has been neglected or abused. Be prepared to provide the name of your loved one, the name of the nursing home, rehabilitation center, or assisted living facility, names of witnesses (witnesses can be staff, visitors, or other residents), and the facts of the abuse or neglect.
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment File a complaint online, by calling 303-692-2442, by emailing cdphe.hfdintake@state.co.us (make sure to say in the subject line the kind of facility you are complaining about, for example, a nursing home or assisted living facility). | File a complaint by calling 303-862-3524 or find your local ombudsman on the website. | Visit the Colorado Adult Protective Services website to find your county intake number. |
Document the Abuse: Collect and record any signs of abuse, including photographs, detailed notes and timelines, and relevant information.
It is important to maintain clear records of your report. Include any acknowledgments from the authorities. Following up on your report ensures accountability and helps you stay informed about ongoing investigations.
Medical Evaluation: Obtain a professional medical assessment to document injuries or health issues resulting from the abuse. Tell the doctor you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect.
Consult a Specialist Attorney: Contact a Colorado law firm specializing in nursing home abuse cases for legal guidance like Marks Balette Young & Moss. We can help you explore potential actions to hold the abusers accountable. If you’re facing such a distressing situation, seeking professional legal help can offer a pathway to justice and peace of mind.
If you suspect your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, contact us today!
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We are committed to improving the quality of care provided to helpless elderly and disabled residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Our dedication to this cause is demonstrated by our history of prosecuting individual and class action lawsuits against nursing homes and assisted living corporations.