When you place your loved one in a nursing home, you trust them to provide safe care. When they fail — through abuse, neglect, or understaffing — Louisiana law allows you to hold them accountable and get compensation for the harm they caused.

This covers hospital stays, surgeries, treatment for bedsores or infections, medications, and therapy.

Compensation for the pain they suffered from bedsores, broken bones, infections, or injuries that weren’t treated properly.

The fear, anxiety, and sadness your loved one experienced due to being neglected or abused.

We fight for compensation when neglect took away their comfort, independence, and basic human dignity.

What you do in the first few days matters for keeping your loved one safe and making sure the nursing home is held responsible.

Take photos of bruises, bedsores, dirty conditions, or anything that looks wrong. Write down what you notice and when.

Ask for all their charts, medication records, and nursing notes. Louisiana law says you have the right to see these.

File a complaint with the Louisiana Department of Health. When the state investigates, they often find that the problem is bigger than just one person.

These cases involve complicated laws about neglect and medical mistakes. The sooner we get involved, the better we can help.

For more than four decades, Our Attorneys have represented families harmed by negligent nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Our Team knows how to uncover what facilities try to hide. See the entire team.

Richard J. Arsenault

Michael S. Koch

Wesley J. Gralapp

Nursing homes have lawyers and insurance companies protecting them. They’ll blame your loved one, claim the injury was unavoidable, or say you’re overreacting. Families shouldn’t have to fight alone.

We dig into staffing logs, medication records, nursing notes, and state inspection reports to uncover the truth. We find the gaps they tried to hide.

From state investigations to medical review panels to trials, we prepare every case to win. We don’t back down, and facilities know it.

Abuse isn’t always physical. Neglect is often the most common — and most dangerous — form of harm. Here is what to look out for:

Open wounds, bad smells, or skin damage that shouldn’t happen to your loved one.

Sudden confusion, extreme sleepiness, unexplained seizures, or signs they’ve been over-medicated.

Fast weight loss, sunken eyes, dry skin, and thin or brittle hair even though you’re paying for meals.

Broken hips, unexplained bruises, or suddenly being afraid to move or be around certain staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my loved one has dementia and can’t explain what happened?
Cases can still be proven through medical records, wound progression, staffing levels, and expert testimony. Physical evidence often speaks for those who cannot.

Can I sue for wrongful death?
Yes. Louisiana law allows families to recover both for the death itself (Wrongful Death) and the suffering the victim endured before they passed (Survival Action).

How is pain and suffering calculated in Louisiana cases?
There is no fixed formula on how pain and suffering is calculated. Across Louisiana, pain and suffering refers to non-economic damages for physical pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life under Louisiana law.

Do I have to pay you upfront?
No. We work on a contingency fee basis which means we only get paid if you win your case. Our fees are taken from that settlement or judgment amount.

What are the most common “red flags” of nursing home neglect?
The most common signs include unexplained falls, stage 3 or 4 bedsores (pressure ulcers), sudden weight loss, dehydration, and poor personal hygiene.

Can the nursing home evict my loved one if I file a claim?
Generally, no. Federal and state laws protect residents from retaliation. It is illegal for a facility to discharge or mistreat a resident because their family has exercised their legal rights.

Am I allowed to install a camera in my loved one’s room?
Yes. Under the Louisiana Nursing Home Virtual Visitation Act, you have the right to install a monitoring device as long as you follow the proper notification and roommate consent guidelines.

What should I do first if I suspect abuse?
Ensure your loved one is safe and receives medical attention. Document everything with photos and notes, report the incident to the Louisiana Department of Health or the local Ombudsman, and consult with a qualified attorney to protect your rights.