NURSING HOME NEGLECT & ABUSE LAWYERS
Cases Involving Broken Bones in Nursing Homes & Hospitals
Breaking a bone can be devastating for an elderly nursing home patient, and could ultimately lead to death. A broken hip is one of the most debilitating nursing home injuries suffered by residents, however these injuries are often preventable. If a nursing home resident suffers a broken hip, you should report the injury immediately and speak with an elder abuse and neglect attorney.
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Broken Bones in Nursing Homes: How Did This Happen?
Discovering that your loved one has sustained an unexplained fracture within a nursing home can be alarming and indicative of a deeper issue, such as an unreported fall, assault, or even physical abuse. Such incidents should never be overlooked or dismissed as mere accidents, especially when they point towards potential neglect or intentional harm.
Neglect: Oftentimes, Nursing Homes put profits over patient wellbeing, hiring less staff than necessary to save money on labor costs. This can result in neglect, and cause falls to occur as a result. A full investigation is necessary to prevent future injury.
Abuse: Placing a loved one in a nursing home is an act of trust. Unfortunately, negligent hiring and inadequate screening processes can breach this trust, placing your loved one in the hands of individuals who may subject them to abuse.
Assault: Nursing home assaults can occur due to a variety of factors, often stemming from systemic issues within the facility as well as individual actions. Understanding these causes is crucial in preventing future incidents and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
Broken bones require immediate medical attention, and are often a sign of neglect or abuse. Contact our office today to speak with an attorney qualified to handle nursing home cases.
BROKEN BONE STATISTICS IN NURSING HOMES:
30%
of Seniors Fall Every Year
10%
of Falls Result in Fractures
40%
of Patients are Unable to Walk After Fracture
$50,000
Average Treatment & Rehabilitation Cost
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If your loved one has broken a bone in a nursing home, the time to act is now.
Empower your loved one and prevent further harm. Bones do not break themselves, and broken bones are a clear sign of neglect within care facilities. By choosing to act, you not only champion the rights of your family member but also protect others from ending up a similar situation. Break the cycle of elder abuse and ensure that such negligence does not go unchecked.
Your voice can make a profound difference, but it's important you act quickly.
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