Seeking Compensation for Injuries Due to Falls
Injuries from falls are common in elderly individuals even if they are otherwise healthy. When they are ill or disabled, the risk for falls increases. Nursing home residents are too often subjected to conditions that lead to falls. If a loved one was injured in a fall at a nursing home or care facility, we can help.
At The Baker Law Firm, P.A., in North Carolina, we take cases of nursing home abuse and neglect very seriously. Our attorneys understand that you put your trust in professionals who are supposed to provide adequate care for your family member. When these care providers fail to keep nursing home residents safe, they must be held accountable for their actions. For a free consultation with one of our Concord nursing home fall injury lawyers, please call 866-943-7966 or contact us online.
The Dangers of Falling
Nursing home residents may be at increased risk for falls for numerous reasons, including:
- Slipping on a slick surface
- Tripping over a broken surface or object on the floor
- Trouble getting in or out of bed
- Trouble getting in or out of a wheelchair
- Accidents when using a walker
- Lack of supervision
- Assault by a resident or staff member
Inadequate staffing, unsafe premises and overcrowding can lead to any of these circumstances. These are acts of negligence and must be exposed to prevent future injuries to other residents.
Falling can cause serious injuries to any individual; the elderly are especially susceptible to broken bones, including hips. A broken hip requires major surgery and rehabilitation and can cause permanent disability in elderly patients.
Additional injuries common to falls include back and spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The effects of TBI can be catastrophic or fatal. We can represent your family if you lost a loved one to a wrongful death.
Call a Cabarrus County Negligent Resident Supervision Lawyer
We seek compensation for injury and wrongful death claims. To make an appointment, please call 704-706-9308 or 866-943-7966 today.
