Baltimore Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Attorneys

Holding Facilities Accountable For Negligent Care

Families trust facilities to keep loved ones safe. When that trust is broken through neglect or abuse, Timoll Law Group steps in. If you’re looking for a nursing home neglect lawyer in Baltimore, our team specializes in severe local cases involving bedsores, repeated falls, dehydration, malnutrition, medication errors, and preventable infections. We serve Maryland and the wider Baltimore region, including neighborhoods around Canton, Federal Hill, Towson, and Catonsville, and evaluate claims tied to facilities throughout Central Maryland. Have concerns about a facility? Request a free, confidential case review and get clear next steps today.

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Signs Your Loved One May Be At Risk

Neglect can be hard to spot at first. Watch for patterns and document what you see:

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Bedsores (pressure injuries), especially on heels, hips, or tailbone

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Unexplained bruises, fractures, or repeated falls

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Sudden weight loss, dehydration, or poor hygiene

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Medication mistakes, skipped doses, or oversedation

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Untreated infections, sepsis warnings, or frequent ER transfers

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Behavioral changes: fear, withdrawal, or agitation after staff interactions

If you’re seeing these warning signs, document what you can and reach out for a private review—we’ll explain next steps and what records to request from the facility.

How To Properly Document Neglect & Abuse

Start with medical care. Once your loved one is safe, begin documenting: take clear photos, save discharge papers and incident reports, and note dates, staff names, and what was said. Request copies of the chart, care plans, MARs (medication administration records), fall-risk assessments, and wound-care notes so timelines and missed care are easier to see.


If a tragedy occurred, we can discuss wrongful death and related claims while you focus on your family.

How Short-Staffing Causes Preventable Harm

Many facilities run thin staffing ratios. When fewer aides cover more residents, basic tasks slip—turning, toileting, hydration, nutrition, and timely medication just to name a few. Our investigation targets staffing schedules, assignment sheets, call-bell data, care-plan compliance, wound documentation, pharmacy communications, and outside hospital records. Timoll Law Group builds a clear picture of what should have happened and what actually occurred. If you suspect short-staffing played a role, request a focused record review and get a clear plan for next steps.

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Where Problems Occur In And Around Baltimore

Serious neglect appears in long-term care, rehab wings, assisted living, and memory care units across Downtown, East Baltimore, Park Heights, Essex, Dundalk, and beyond. We coordinate with treating hospitals around Hopkins, Mercy, GBMC, and University of Maryland to obtain records that document injuries and timelines. If errors in a facility were followed by inadequate treatment elsewhere, we can also discuss whether elements of medical malpractice should be evaluated.

How Timoll Law Group Builds Your Claim

We move quickly to preserve evidence that can disappear: surveillance footage, incident logs, wound photos, staffing rosters, and electronic charting. We review care plans against actual documentation and interview witnesses when available. Economic losses (medical bills and future care) and human losses (pain, loss of dignity, and family disruption) both matter. Contact us for a private conversation about options and timelines for your case.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nursing Home Neglect FAQs

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  • What are common signs of neglect?

    Look for bedsores, unexplained bruises, repeated falls, dehydration, weight loss, poor hygiene, medication mistakes, untreated infections, and marked behavior changes. Document what you see and request records.

  • Who can bring the claim?

    Typically close family members or a legal representative may act on behalf of the resident or their estate. We’ll confirm who can file based on your situation and the documents you have.

  • What documents help?

    Care plans, nursing notes, MARs, wound charts, fall-risk assessments, incident reports, transfer summaries, ER records, and billing statements. Photos and a timeline of events are also valuable.

  • “Accident” vs. negligence—how do I tell?

    Facilities may call an event an accident, but patterns of missed care—like skipped turns, late meds, or ignored call bells—can indicate negligence. Records and staffing data help show the difference.

  • Are punitive damages available?

    They may be in limited circumstances. We evaluate facts, documentation, and Maryland law to determine what remedies are available and how to pursue them.