Falls

Elderly Falls

Elder Law Attorney Sacramento ● Stockton ● Modesto

At the Law Offices of Lawrence M. Knapp, we help families cope with the neglect of their older loved ones residing in nursing homes. If you suspect that a family member has been neglected in an assisted living facility or nursing home, contact an experienced and skilled California nursing home neglect attorney. We will help you obtain compensation for your loved one’s injuries and prevent the negligent actions from injuring others.

Falls are More Likely in Nursing Homes

Because nursing home residents are frail or disabled, they are far more likely to fall than the elderly who live in their own homes. Their general weakness or inability to walk can be compounded by neglectful staff, poor maintenance of the facility, and over-medication, making a fall even more likely.

Falls among the elderly are serious business. They can result in broken hips and other broken bones and fractures. These can lead to becoming bed-ridden and experiencing a decreased quality of life.

What Causes Nursing Home Falls?

If your loved one in a nursing home has experienced a fall, it may be a result of neglectful or abusive behavior, maintenance, or medical treatment, including:

• Slippery or wet floors
• Failure to use bed rails
• Failure to assist patients getting out of bed
• Incorrect use of walking aids such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs
• Over-use of sedatives
• Allowing inappropriate footwear
• Improper transfer techniques from bed to chair

Help Prevent Falls. Contact a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer

All of these causes of falls are preventable. They are also indicators that neglect or even abuse is occurring in the facility. Do not accept excuses for these conditions and behavior. Contact a Stockton and Sacramento nursing home lawyer to learn how you can help improve conditions in the nursing home and recover compensation for your loved one’s fall-related injuries.

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