Helping Elders After Fractures & Falls in A Nursing Home

Call 407.612.6464 • 863.324.3500 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Nursing Home Elder Fractures and Falls Attorney, Sanga Turnbull.

When an elderly person falls, the consequences can be severe and even lead to premature death. According to America’s Health Rankings, one out of every five elderly falls results in a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury. If your loved one is in the care of a nursing home facility and has suffered a fall with injuries, it could be a case of nursing home abuse or neglect.

The Orlando fractures & falls attorneys at The Turnbull Lamp;aw Firm can help you determine what steps to take next so that they receive adequate compensation for their medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Causes Of Falls In Nursing Homes

Falls in nursing homes are often a sign of abuse or neglect. If a staff member in the nursing home facility pushes or shoves a resident, it can cause them to lose their balance and fall. More often, falls occur when there is neglect occurring. It could be neglecting the premises and upkeep, making it more likely a resident will fall or it could be neglecting the individual.

When an elderly person is left to their own devices too long, they may attempt to get up and do a task for themselves that is really beyond their physical ability, leading to a fall scenario. Causes of falls include:

• Incorrect medication or dosage of medication causing drowsiness or dizziness
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Poor footwear
• Cluttered floors
• Being pushed or shoved
• Rugs or mats that cause a tripped hazard
• Lack of handrails or grab bars
• Insufficient lighting and more

Common Injuries From Falls

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 95% of all hip fractures are caused by falling, frequently from sideways falls. Particularly, if an elderly patient falls backward or hits furniture on their way down, there is a high risk of a traumatic brain injury. Other injuries include deep bruising, lacerations, broken bones and sprains.

How A Personal Injury Claim Can Help In Recovery

When a nursing home resident falls and fractures a bone, the recovery time will take longer because of their age and any medical complications. In addition to X-rays and seeing a doctor, they may require a hospital stay and physical therapy. Meanwhile, falling creates emotional distress, and it may be necessary to move them to another facility with more attentive nursing home staff. All of these expenses can become burdensome without the help of a personal injury claim. However, a skilled personal injury attorney will help document all of these expenses to determine what the case is worth and advocate on the injured party’s behalf when it comes to insurance negotiations.

Get The Representation You Need

If you suspect your loved one’s fall injuries were the result of nursing home neglect or abuse, it is important you speak with a qualified Orlando falls and fractures attorney about the case. The Turnbull Law Firm can help you further investigate to prove liability and compile a personal injury claim.

Call 407.612.6464 • 863.324.3500 today to speak with an experienced Nursing Home Elder Fractures and Falls Lawyer who proudly serves Lakeland, Orlando, and throughout the State of Florida.