The Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm’s extensive experience representing vulnerable elders and their relatives in abuse and neglect cases has established the firm as a leader in the effort to hold nursing homes accountable for negligent treatment and preventable harm.  Our firm’s history of obtaining successful results for our clients demonstrates that we are dedicated to providing each client with the best legal representation.

The Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm represents clients throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities area, the state of Minnesota and nationally, in a wide variety of nursing home abuse and neglect matters, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, medication errors, dehydration, malnutrition, and other mistreatment, such as decubitus ulcers (pressure sores or bed sores), infections and wrongful death.

Elders are among the most vulnerable members of our society, and many types of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other elder care facilities are unfortunately common throughout the United States and Minnesota. Many incidents of abuse or neglect are unreported by elders who are too ill to communicate the abuse to a family member. Other incidents go unreported because the victim is afraid of, or intimidated by, the abuser.

Elder abuse and neglect incidents are traumatic events requiring an attorney with experience in handling sensitive and complex matters. Our goal is to provide each client with the best representation possible.  To ensure that every client receives the personal attention they deserve, our firm is very selective in the cases we accept.  Kosieradzki • Smith’s attorneys and staff are dedicated and will explain to you your options, lead you every step of the way throughout the process, and maintain constant communication with you regarding your case.

The cost of a nursing home’s substandard care is borne not just by the victim, but by all of us.  When costly medical care is needed to treat injuries and conditions caused by a nursing home’s failure to do its job, oftentimes the cost of that medical care is covered by the government, by the victims or their families, or by the hospitals and doctors.  True justice requires that the negligent nursing home pay for the all costs of its wrongdoing and negligence, including the cost of medical care caused by maltreatment. At the Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm, we believe that nursing home’s should be held accountable for all the costs and harm caused by their negligence.

Meticulous and thorough preparation of every case often results in settlement through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution method. Some cases, however, must be decided by a jury. Our firm is prepared and fully able to take your case to trial when it is necessary to have a jury hold a nursing home responsible for its wrongdoing. We utilize the latest jury research and technology to provide innovative, efficient, and cost-effective representation to achieve justice.

Our nursing home liability lawyers are dedicated to the community as well as to our clients, especially in the area of nursing home abuse and neglect. We are involved in advocacy, non-profit groups, and are active in lobbying to shape Minnesota’s elder care and abuse laws. Our involvement as elder advocates allows us to remain current on the most recent developments in the area of elder safety and rights.

The attorneys at the Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm are dedicated to ensuring that the legal system serves the needs of our clients. If you believe a loved one has been hurt or abused in a nursing home or other elder care facility, contact the Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm for a free initial consultation.