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Rockville Falls and Fractures in Nursing Homes Attorney

Slip-and-fall accidents are common in nursing homes. Due to the age and physical limitations of nursing home residents, these falls frequently result in fractures and other serious injuries. Some falls are even fatal. If your loved one suffered a fracture or other injury after a fall, they could be entitled to recover compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit.

Holding nursing homes accountable for a fall or fracture can be challenging. These facilities typically have substantial resources, including the support of insurance companies. Pursuing a claim or lawsuit against the nursing home can be intimidating, but a Rockville falls and fractures in nursing homes attorney could help you with your case. 

Your Loved One Could Recover Damages for Their Fractures After a Nursing Home Fall

For nursing home residents, any fall accident can be traumatic. This is especially true when a fall results in a bone fracture. These injuries can take a long time to heal, and they can also carry steep financial and emotional costs. 

Get in touch with a falls and fractures lawyer serving Rockville, (410) 698-1717 for a free case evaluation.

Understanding the Damages in a Nursing Home Falls and Fractures Case

Significant consequences can follow a fall accident in a nursing home—especially when a fractured bone is involved. These consequences could be financial, emotional, or physical. A successful insurance claim or civil lawsuit will not undo these consequences, but it could offer your loved one the financial resources to address them moving forward.

The scope of the damages available in your loved one’s case can depend on several factors. The severity of their injuries will play a part in determining the case’s value. One of the most important factors involves the different types of compensation available.

These types of compensation may include:

Medical Bills

Recovering from a fractured bone can be costly. Many residents suffering from these injuries require not only emergency medical care, but ongoing treatment as well. Elderly individuals often require extensive physical therapy after a broken bone. Your loved one could recover the cost of these treatments through a claim or civil lawsuit. 

Relocation Costs

It is understandable for any nursing home resident to feel unsure about remaining in the facility where their fall occurred. These accidents can erode the faith you and your loved one have in a facility. Relocating is often the best option following an accident, but the process can be costly. The cost of relocating to a different nursing facility could be included in your loved one’s settlement. 

Pain and Suffering

The pain that comes with a fracture can be severe. It may also be long-lasting. Fully healing from a serious fracture can take time, especially for elderly nursing home residents. The extent of your loved one’s physical pain could impact their compensation. 

What Will a Rockville Falls and Fractures Lawyer Charge for Your Case?

If you and your loved one are concerned about how you will afford a falls and fractures in nursing homes lawyer in Rockville, it is important to understand you might be able to secure legal representation without any upfront expenses. Many nursing home residents have limited financial resources, and our firm believes that should not impact their ability to get justice after a fall.

Our law firm understands that nursing home residents deserve to be heard when they have suffered injuries. We take on nursing home abuse and neglect cases on a contingency basis, which allows your loved one to pursue justice without paying any upfront legal fees.

In a contingency-fee agreement, your loved one will only pay legal fees if we obtain compensation on their behalf. Our firm will retain a percentage of any settlement or award we collect. This percentage is agreed on upfront and will never change during the case. If we do not help your loved one receive compensation, they owe us nothing.

If your loved one suffered a bone fracture or other injury following a fall in a nursing home, legal guidance could be invaluable. The attorneys of Brown & Barron are ready to help your family hold the negligent nursing home accountable for your loved one’s injuries. 

Contact Brown & Barron online today to schedule a free case review with a with a falls and fractures lawyer serving Rockville.

How Falls Happen in Nursing Homes

No single factor leads to falls in nursing home facilities. Instead, numerous factors can combine to cause a fall and the injuries that come with it. Some of these factors include:

Lack of Monitoring

Many nursing home residents are physically unable to exit their bed safely or traverse their room without help. To ensure falls do not occur, nursing home staff should monitor these residents closely to ensure they do not try to walk on their own. When these individuals are unmonitored, falls are more likely to happen. 

Dim Lighting

Some falls occur because of a resident’s inability to see clearly. Even when clutter or debris is not present, dim lighting could make it difficult for a resident to maintain their balance on uneven surfaces or steps. 

Staffing Issues

Issues involving nursing home staffing could also play a part in causing a fall. Even when nursing home staff members make their best effort, administrative decisions could leave them unable to prevent a fall. Understaffing is a common issue that can put residents in danger. Inadequate training is another example. 

Clutter or Other Hazards

Nursing home staff should ensure that walkways are clear and free of debris. Anyone is at risk of tripping over unseen hazards, but elderly nursing home residents are especially likely to fall when objects are in their path. Nursing homes that fail to keep clutter-free walkways could be liable for a fracture after a fall.

To learn how a Rockville falls and fractures in nursing homes attorney could help, call for a free consultation today. Be sure to contact us soon, as Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-109 places a time limit on nursing home negligence lawsuits.

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