Be Aware of the Risk of Falls of Loved Ones in a Nursing Home

Falls frequently occur in nursing homes, leading to other medical complications with devastating effects. An elderly person who sustains a fall is more likely to suffer from a fracture, which can lead to immobility and put the elderly resident at risk for the development of pressure sores and other problems. The nursing home has an obligation to identify and assess the resident’s risk for falls.

Those most at risk should be monitored closely, given preventative devices such as low mattresses, bed alarms, and wheelchair alarms, and they should receive assistance with transfers to prevent them from falling.

Understand the Laws for Nursing Home Injuries

If your family member has fallen in a nursing home, please note that statutes of limitation do exist and vary from case to case. We know the law, and we know what it takes to maximize the value of your case.

Please call us at (414) 271-4262. We can then review the details of your situation and determine the best course of legal action. There is no fee for this consultation and no obligation of any kind. We also have a no-recovery, no-fee policy for our services.

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