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Florida Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing homes can be full of dangerous conditions that lead to falls. Injuries from falls are a common problem for elderly people, even when they are otherwise healthy. If they are ill or disabled, their risk for falls increases.
If your loved one was injured due by a fall at a nursing home or other care facility, contact the Law Offices of Charles R. Scully. We have experience with nursing home neglect cases and know how to fight the facility and its insurance carrier. Our attorneys will seek compensation and justice for the injuries caused by nursing home negligence. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg nursing home falls attorney, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.
A Fall Can Result in Injury or Wrongful Death
A fall can cause serious injuries to the elderly, because they are susceptible to broken bones, including broken hips. A broken hip requires major surgery and lengthy rehabilitation, and can cause permanent disability or death in elderly patients. Additional falling injuries may include back and spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Nursing homes present a risk for falls for many reasons, including:
- Lack of bedrails
- Poor lighting
- Faulty call buttons
- Problems getting in or out of bed
- Problems getting in or out of a wheelchair
- Accidents when using a walker
- Slipping on a slick or wet surface
- Tripping over an uneven surface or an object on the floor
Lack of supervision, inadequate staffing, poorly trained staff, or assault by a resident or staff member can also cause the problems listed above. These acts of negligence must be addressed to prevent future injuries.
Contact a Clearwater Nursing Home Slip-and-Falls Lawyer
Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.
