Nursing Home Falls and Fractures in St. Louis, Missouri
If an elderly individual falls and fractures his or her hip, the average life expectancy from that point on is only six months. Nursing homes understand the devastating effect falls and fractures can have on the patients in their care, and that's why they are expected to take careful measures to prevent them from occurring.
Almost any time a patient falls in a nursing home, it is caused by some level of negligence. If your elderly loved one suffered fractures after falling in a nursing home, we may be able to help you achieve justice. Matthew Dreesen is a trial attorney with 17 years of experience, providing dedicated, personalized and caring service.
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Failure to Follow Care Plans Result in Dangerous, Preventable Falls
When new patients are admitted to a nursing home, they are put on care plans that take their entire health status into account. If a patient is considered to be a "fall risk," then he or she is given a special bracelet that lets the staff know to take extra precautions when transporting the patient from one place to the next.
When a negligent staff member in a nursing home fails to take those precautions, or fails to avoid and eliminate hazardous conditions, a variety of injuries can result from the ensuing fall:
- Fractures/broken bones
- Sprains
- Internal organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Stress induced heart attacks
In addition, the stress of a fall can set off a series of health complications that may ultimately culminate in wrongful death. If your loved one suffered fractures or any other injury after a fall, Dreesen Law Firm, LLC, can help.
Call us today at 866.840.9788, or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
