Matt Mooney is an up-and-coming trial lawyer who has already achieved a reputation for results in the courtroom. Matt has obtained multiple seven-figure settlements for his clients, and successfully tried high-stakes cases with millions of dollars awarded to injured nursing home residents and their families, including a historic $26 Million verdict against a nursing home. Matt's experience and successes pursuing accountability from nursing homes places him far above his contemporaries.
Matt's talents have been recognized by his peers, and he has been voted a Super Lawyers – Rising Star in 2021, 2023, and 2024 – an award only the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 receive. Matt has continued to build his skills as a trial lawyer in the rigorous invitation-only Trial Lawyers University Skills Boot Camp.
Matt's background in healthcare gives him a rare insider perspective to better serve his clients. Matt worked as a nurse's aide through college and law school, and saw firsthand how nursing home residents were harmed by the industry's profits-over-people approach.
Matt lives with his Wife, Samantha, in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Matt enjoys hiking the many trails around the area, trying out new recipes in the kitchen with his wife, and exploring new cities while traveling together. Matt also enjoys reading about historical political movements and current events.
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When we think of nursing home injuries, we often picture falls, infections, or pressure ulcers. Yet one of the most sudden and fatal threats in long-term care facilities is choking. Elderly residents—especially those with cognitive disorders, neurological issues, or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)—are highly vulnerable to airway obstruction during meals or medication administration.
In nursing homes across the country, one of the clearest and most tragic indicators of neglect is the development of bedsores—also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers. These painful skin and tissue injuries form when a resident remains in one position for too long without relief, especially in bony areas like the heels, hips, lower back, and shoulders.
When families choose a nursing home for a loved one, they expect safety, compassion, and professional care. But what happens when the danger comes not from staff—but from another resident?
In nursing homes, where residents often rely on multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions, accuracy in drug administration is not just important—it’s a matter of life and death. Yet across the country, medication errors are shockingly common, causing serious injuries, preventable hospitalizations, and even wrongful deaths.