Nursing home residents often suffer from neglect, which includes staff members dropping them during common transfers. Such a negligent approach to resident care could be the basis of a nursing home abuse lawsuit.
If your loved one sustained injuries after being dropped by nursing home staff, you can seek compensation. Our knowledgeable attorneys could help you understand how the law protects dropped patients in Suffolk County nursing homes.
Even if residents can move around independently, they may still require the staff’s assistance for some tasks. If the person is dropped in the process, they can sustain severe injuries that require long-term treatment and rehabilitation.
Some of the most common situations when the staff drops patients in Suffolk County nursing homes are:
The majority of such accidents are caused by negligence, inadequate training, or lack of proper equipment. In any case, if a patient is dropped, their family could seek compensation. Since proving a drop may be difficult, they are likely to need legal assistance.
Dropped patients in nursing homes in Suffolk County have rights. While the nursing home staff may try to downplay the incident or even deny it, the injured person’s family could fight for their rights.
All nursing home residents are entitled to care that ensures their safety and well-being. Being dropped by staff may constitute abuse if it results from inadequate staffing, poor training, or careless behavior.
Nursing homes must provide care that prevents avoidable injuries. This includes training the staff members properly and providing them with the necessary equipment. If the nursing home fails to do so, they are acting negligently.
A nursing home patient, regardless of their condition, has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Mishandling or dropping a resident is a gross violation of these rights.
If a patient or their caregiver notices a violation of the above rights, they can initiate legal action. This involves filing complaints and initiating lawsuits against the nursing home. To do that successfully, they need legal counsel. With the right approach to building a case, it is possible to recover fair compensation.
If you believe that your loved one was dropped while in the nursing home, you need to take immediate action. Since the nursing home is likely to deny their fault and resist making payments, you need legal assistance.
At Duffy & Duffy, we help families of dropped patients in Suffolk County nursing homes protect their rights and seek compensation. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
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