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New York Nursing Home Fall Injury Lawyer

There are those falls that occur in care facilities and nursing homes that are accidents. There are others that occur as a result of negligence and lack of supervision which can be considered nursing home abuse. These types of falls can result in serious injury or, worse, death. If you believe that someone was known fall risk and the outcome was severe, speak to an experienced fall attorney who will help you seek the necessary compensation.

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Assessing the Risk of Falling

Every nursing facility in our country has a legal obligation to correctly and thoroughly assess the needs of each of their residents when admitted and then create an individualized care plan and follow it meticulously to protect the resident’s health and safety.

The resident’s care plan has to include a thorough evaluation of all the factors that may contribute to a fall. Full consideration of the person’s health issues should be taken into account, including:

  • Impaired vision
  • Mobility limitations
  • Dementia
  • General loss of balance and strength
  • Medications that cause drowsiness, poor reaction time or dizziness

The care plan should further detail an inventory of the necessary assistive devices and equipment necessary to provide quality and adequate care to the person and keep them reasonably safe. This includes:

  • Positioning of rails and grab bars
  • Walkers and any other mobility aids
  • Installation of cushioned surfaces
  • Assessment of a safe height for toilets, chairs, and beds

What to Look Out For

Often, nursing home residents don’t report a fall, so it is important for relatives to lookout for any indications of injuries, such as abrasions and bruises. If you think a fall has occurred, ask to see the resident’s chart. Under federal law, the chart must be provided to anyone acting as a guardian and who has the legal right to inspect it.

Who’s Responsible for Nursing Home Falls?

While not every fall that occurs in a nursing home facility is preventable, if the facility or a member of its staff acts negligently, or fails to take reasonable action to prevent a fall, they can be held liable and you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against them.

If any of the following examples happen in a facility setting and the resident is injured, there is a good case for liability:

  • Failure to reassess and modify resident’s care plans
  • Understaffing, which prevents the provision of adequate care
  • Failure to develop a care plan based on a person’s health condition and unique needs when admitted
  • Failure to use proper care techniques, such as when transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair
  • Hiring staff who are not qualified or failing to provide adequate training
  • Failure to remedy any environmental hazards in public areas or living units, including poor lighting, wet floors, and defective floors
  • Failure to meticulously follow facility protocol for access to call buttons and care alarms

Do You Need to Speak to a New York City Lawyer?

Has your elderly relative suffered a preventable injury from a fall in a nursing facility? At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we have years of experience representing individuals and families harmed by other people’s recklessness and negligence. Talk to use about seeking the deserved compensation. While we work tirelessly to settle cases without a trial and will be ready to take your case to court.

We work to get the answers we need and collect conclusive evidence about the fall injury. For instance:

  • If you have learned of poorly explained and serious injuries that seem to be signs of physical abuse or a fall
  • If your loved one had a physical or mental condition that necessitated vigilant supervision to prevent them wandering into unsafe situations and falling
  • If you suspect the patient was dropped while being transferred in or out of bed or a chair

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If the accident occurred in the New York City metro or surrounds, we will meet with you for a free consultation to advice on your potential case against your relative’s nursing home. With over 100 years of experience and a team of expert attorneys, we’re ready to help you. 

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  • An abnormally pale complexion
  • Broken personal items
  • Torn clothing
  • Bruising that signifies the wrongful use of restraints
  • Unpleasant bodily odors and poor personal hygiene
  • Unattended health problems
  • Sudden and excessive weight loss
  • Dirty, lice or fleas in a resident’s room

Do You Need Help Proving a Nursing Home’s Negligence?

If you suspect your loved one is suffering due to negligence or neglect in a nursing home, the team at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can help. With over 30 years of experience, we ensure our clients get maximum compensation for their suffering.

Our firm will hold the nursing home responsible for neglect and abuse which may show as:

  • Burns
  • Elopement
  • Drops or falls
  • Bedsores and ulcers
  • Burns
  • Medication errors
  • Sexual and physical abuse
  • Carelessness that results in death
  • Dehydration and malnutrition

Our lawyers strive to protect your loved ones from neglect or abuse they may endure as a resident at a nursing home. Let us help you ease the pain. Get in touch today for your free consultation.

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How Our Injury Lawyers Can Help You File for Maximum Compensation in Your Case

Has your loved one shown signs of neglect in a nursing home, hospital, or another medical facility? If so, you have the right to retain legal representation to pursue compensation.

Depending on your case, we will take certain steps to help you seek maximum compensation. These include:

  • Conducting a thorough investigation to expose resident neglect, negligent hiring practices, unsanitary conditions, and other important factors
  • Working with a team of expert nursing home administrators and physicians and any other necessary professionals who are familiar with the necessary standards of care and violations of the state health regulations
  • Building your case for a potential trial right from the beginning to compel the negligent parties to enter settlement negotiations
  • Preventing you from accepting an insurance settlement that does not fairly compensate you for your losses
  • Handling all the paperwork and communications associated with your case

Working with a lawyer from our firm can allow you to pursue fair compensation while also tending to your loved one’s needs. You deserve to spend time with your loved one, and dealing with the legal process can become overwhelming and time-consuming. Let us take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on helping them heal from their injuries.

We Work on a Contingency-Fee Basis

When we take on your case, you can rest assured that we will give it the attention it deserves. We represent our clients on a contingency-fee-basis, meaning we do not charge for our services unless we can obtain a settlement or court award for you.

This allows us to get started working on your case immediately and at no cost to you. Since we only get paid when we win, you know we will do everything possible to seek fair compensation for your losses. There is no obligation to hire us if you discuss your case during a complimentary consultation. Discover your legal options today.

Call us today at (212) 732-2929 to learn more about your case and options in a free evaluation. You pay nothing unless we win your case. 

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