Washington D.C. Nursing Home Fall Lawyer
Maryland Neglect Injury Attorney
There is a vicious circle in the incidence of elderly falling: weakness of bone and muscle increases the likelihood of falling, and falling further injures and weakens us. Since falling is such a danger for those with less bone density and muscle strength, nursing homes have a special duty to prevent falls, and treat injuries that result. Contact a Washington, D.C., nursing home fall attorney.
Vulnerable people fall on hard floors and can strike almost any object on the way down. Depending on their height, and the hard surface they impact, they could suffer broken bones, frequently hips and wrists. Hitting one's head is likely to result in catastrophic and life-threatening injury.
Precautions
Every possible precaution should be taken to prevent falls. Adequate and trained staff should be available to help vulnerable people get out of bed, go to the bathroom, etc. They must respond when called, or bedridden people will attempt to get up themselves.
Those able to get up themselves should have beds and furniture that is not difficult to use, as well as rails to guide and support them. Those in danger of falling may need padding on hips to avoid injury. People suffering confusion or Alzheimer's need special attention.
Floors should be dry and free of clutter. If someone does fall, there are alarms that may be automatically sounded, or sounded by the victim.
Causes
A nursing home may be liable for poor lighting, substandard equipment, or treatment that contributes to the fall and injury.
Any time someone falls, they should be checked for injury, and families should be notified. A Washington, D.C., nursing home fall attorney at Schultz & Trombly can advise you on liability of nursing homes and represent you in seeking compensation for your loved one's injuries. We take all cases seriously and our lawyers handle all matters personally.
Call (202) 775-8888 or e-mail the firm for a consultation with one of our Maryland neglect injury lawyers.