Falls among elderly nursing home residents can result in critical injuries, some of which even may be fatal. Hip fractures, brain injuries, and fractures to other bones all can have grave results for the elderly residents who fall. Despite these serious consequences, however, a large number of nursing home residents suffer from falls on a daily basis, many of which are easily preventable or avoidable.
A nursing home or other care facility has a duty to minimize risks to its patients, including the risks of falling and suffering falling-related injuries. All too often, issues such as neglect, chronic understaffing, and lack of supervision can result in an individual being injured in a fall. When this type of injury occurs, the resident’s family members and loved ones must determine whether the fall was truly an unavoidable accident, or whether the nursing home facility and its staff could have prevented the fall and resulting injuries.
If there is evidence of negligent behavior on the part of staff members or the nursing facility itself with respect to the care of your loved one, and he or she suffers injuries as a result, you may have a cause of action for the damages resulting from the fall. Depending on the outcome of the resident’s fall and injuries, this cause of action may take the form of either a personal injury action or a wrongful death suit.
When a nursing home resident suffers injuries or even death due to falling while left unattended by staff, you may have legal grounds for a lawsuit against the staff and facility who failed to do their jobs. If you or a loved one is in this situation, you should definitely contact an experienced Wisconsin nursing home abuse attorney at Boller & Vaughn today. We know how to protect your rights and potentially get compensation for any injuries that occurred. Nursing homes have a duty to protect their residents and ensure that they receive the appropriate level of supervision. When nursing home staff fails to meet that duty, it is up to you to hold negligent Wisconsin nursing homes responsible for their actions. Call Boller & Vaughan today and see what assistance we can offer you and your family.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
