Scott Karson, President of the New York State Bar Association has appointed Bill Friedlander to a new task force focused on the impact of COVID-19 on Nursing homes. The Task Force will take a hard look at the statutory and regulatory framework under which nursing homes and long-term care facilities operate and make recommendations for change where needed. read more...

At Friedlander & Mosher we believe that the health and safety of you and your loved ones is of the highest priority, especially during this unprecedented time of the Coronavirus. As we navigate through this pandemic, we understand that accidents, injuries, acts of nursing home negligence, and even the wrongful death of a loved one read more...

Life planning requires more than just an estate plan. Learn what you should do now to avoid burdening your loved ones with difficult decisions and tasks. read more...

In most instances, the staff quality of a nursing home will be the single most important factor in determining whether a loved one is at risk of injury. With the current low employment, many nursing homes and care facilities are finding that it is increasingly difficult to find competent employees (at least at the wages read more...

Is your loved one’s home on the list? See the complete list of troubled New York Nursing Homes. read more...

Learn how a family is seeking justice for a humiliating video allegedly posted on Snapchat, and what you can do if a loved one is being exploited on social media while in a nursing home. read more...

The firm is pleased to announce that the name of the firm is changed to add Holly Mosher in recognition of her substantial contributions to the firm. The name of the firm shall be Friedlander & Mosher PC. “The firm’s name change recognizes Holly’s significant contributions to the firm and the outstanding results she has read more...

Nursing homes and assisted living centers have a legal duty to keep residents safe, and to maintain their dignity.  Unfortunately, nursing homes  often fail to fulfill these duties, which can result in injury or even death to residents. One tragic circumstance of nursing homes failing to protect residents occurs when nursing homes fail to keep read more...

Nursing home abuse is not an accident. It is the result of understaffing, putting profits over resident care, a lack of training, and a lack of proper systems. read more...

Is a loved one facing a potential eviction from a nursing home?  If so, it’s important to understand your loved one’s rights and whether the nursing home can legally evict your loved one. As described below, if it’s not in the best interest of your loved one to be discharged, you (on behalf of your read more...