What is Considered Negligence in a Nursing Home?
Nursing home negligence occurs when facilities fail to provide adequate care, putting residents at risk. Understanding what constitutes negligence helps families protect their loved ones.
Common Forms of Negligence
Medical Neglect includes failure to provide medications, ignoring medical needs, or inadequate health monitoring.
Personal Care Failures involve neglecting hygiene, nutrition, or mobility assistance. Signs include malnutrition, dehydration, or bedsores.
Safety Oversights encompass inadequate supervision leading to falls, wandering incidents, or injuries from unsafe environments.
Staffing Issues
Understaffing is a major contributor. When facilities lack adequate staff-to-resident ratios, residents may not receive timely assistance with medications, meals, or emergencies.
Warning Signs
Unexplained injuries or frequent falls
Weight loss or dehydration signs
Poor hygiene or soiled clothing
Bedsores or skin infections
Behavioral changes
Missed medical appointments
Legal Action
To prove negligence, you must show the facility breached its duty of care and caused harm. Documentation is crucial evidence.
If you suspect nursing home negligence, contact Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys immediately for a free consultation to protect your loved one's rights.
Note: Every accident case is unique, and settlement amounts vary based on specific circumstances. Past settlements do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
