212-285-0900Has Your Loved One Suffered Harm in a New York Nursing Home or Long-Term Care Facility?
When you trust a nursing home or long-term care facility, you expect your loved one to be safe, respected, and cared for with dignity. But when that trust is broken through neglect, abuse, or mistreatment, the harm runs deeper than physical injuries. It’s emotional. It’s devastating. And too often, it’s hidden until it’s too late.
Whether faced with unexplained injuries, sudden changes in health, or emotional withdrawal, families are left with guilt, anger, and unanswered questions. You deserve answers and accountability.
Focused on Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Neglect in New York City and Across the Five Boroughs
We represent families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Southern Westchester County, and Staten Island in cases involving nursing home abuse, elder neglect, and wrongful death in care facilities.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Pursuing justice for residents harmed by physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or inadequate medical care in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Elder Abuse Cases
Holding individuals and institutions accountable for neglect, exploitation, and abuse of vulnerable seniors in residential care or in-home settings.
Wrongful Death in Care Facilities
Fighting for families who have lost loved ones due to abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions in nursing homes, assisted living centers, or rehabilitation facilities.
Bedsore Lawsuit
When you entrust a loved one to a nursing home, you expect professional care, dignity, and compassion.
How We Help Families Confront Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in New York City
Taking legal action against a nursing home or long-term care facility can feel overwhelming, especially while you’re caring for an injured or vulnerable loved one. As your New York City nursing home abuse attorney, we simplify the process and handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most.
From your first call, we provide compassionate guidance and a clear plan for moving forward. We’ll investigate the abuse or neglect, gather the evidence needed to prove your case, and fight for full and fair compensation.
Our proven approach is built around three simple steps designed to protect your loved one’s rights and hold negligent facilities accountable.
How Our New York Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Can Help You in Three Simple Steps
Step 1
We start with a free case review, listening to your concerns with compassion and confidentiality.
Step 2
We’ll investigate the nursing home abuse or neglect, gathering medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions to build your case.
Step 3
We will fight for justice and compensation, seeking maximum recovery for your loved one’s suffering and holding the facility accountable.
Meet the New York City Elder Abuse Lawyer Who Stands Up for Seniors
With over 30 years of litigation experience and a history of securing large verdicts and settlements, attorney Sheryl Menkes has built her career on protecting those who cannot defend themselves.
At Menkes Law Firm, you receive personal attention from the nursing home abuse attorney handling your case, not an assistant or case manager. Sheryl takes the time to listen, understand your story, and fight tirelessly to hold negligent facilities accountable.
Her mission is simple: seek justice for every client and ensure your loved one’s dignity is restored.
The Experience That Changed Sheryl’s Life
When Sheryl Menkes first started her career in law, she never imagined she would be an advocate for people injured by nursing home abuse and neglect. But in 1995, Sheryl Menkes had to make the heart wrenching decision to place her mother in a nursing home. Her mother had taken care of her, so she wanted to be able to do the same. The nursing home promised her that her mother would be better off there than at home, because she could get 24/7 nursing care. But they didn’t live up to their promises. They warehoused her mother, with insufficient nursing staff to meet her mother’s needs, and the doctors did not provide the medical treatment she required. By the time Sheryl learned of this, her mother could no longer walk, and Sheryl could no longer consider taking care of her at home. Sheryl’s mother was a victim of nursing home abuse, and the effects were devastating for her and her family. She learned first-hand how vulnerable senior adults are in nursing homes and became an advocate for them, committed to fight to get them and their families the justice they deserve. Sheryl knows exactly how children of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect feel because she went through it too.
Testimonials
Sheryl and her staff provided excellent service. I retained Sheryl for 2 auto accidents both times she obtained the max settlement amount. She was very strategic and aggressive when negotiating a settlement and assured I was compensated fairly for my injuries and time lost from work. I’d recommend the Menkes Law Firm.
Melody Pena
All I can say if you need a lawyer Menkes Law office is the best I couldn't be more happier with the results they treat you with so much love and respect I love Ms Menkes my dad who unfortunately passed used Menkes Law Firm and got great results as well so did I and got great results and so can you.
Carmen Reyes
Ms Menkes is a great lawyer my mom got hurt badly at a nursing home then ended up in the hospital because of it and they messed up too. Ms Menkes went after all guilty parties and got Justice for me and my mother.