WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) recognizes the tragedy of
nursing home resident deaths since COVID-19 and the importance of
holding nursing homes accountable for the care they provide to
residents. There is currently a lack of incentive for nursing homes
to improve conditions if they avoid liability for sub-standard
care.
Along with other organizations, NAELA has opposed any blanket
immunity that would waive liability for nursing homes related to
negligent or inadequate care during this pandemic.
"The loss of life in nursing homes is horrific and immunity
waivers would continue this harm, including preventing family
members that have lost loved ones from using the law to hold
nursing homes accountable for sub-standard care," said NAELA
President Wendy Cappelletto, Esq.,
CAP.
NAELA understands that legal liability is an essential safeguard
for ensuring that nursing home residents receive quality care and
that family members have a means of redress where the resident was
harmed and died from poor care. NAELA will continue to work with
other organizations in opposing both federal and state immunity
waivers.
Learn more about how elder and special needs law attorneys can
assist you.
Find an elder and special needs law attorney in your area using
NAELA's Member Directory.
About NAELA
Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are
attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal
problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with
disabilities. Upon joining, NAELA member attorneys agree to adhere
to the NAELA Aspirational Standards. Established in 1987, NAELA is
a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations,
and others. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys is to educate, inspire, serve, and provide community to
attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law. NAELA
currently has members across the United
States, Canada,
Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit
NAELA.org, or to locate a NAELA member attorney in your area, visit
NAELA.org/FindLawyer.
SOURCE NAELA