Filing a Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawsuit
Considering filing a nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuit? Do you want to hold the nursing home accountable for the harm your loved one has suffered? An experienced attorney will know the value of your claim. If your loved one has been subjected to careless nursing home staff, you might be entitled to a settlement. By bringing a lawsuit against the nursing home, you will have a better chance of achieving justice and holding the nursing home accountable for the injuries and damage it caused.
Nursing home staff falsified records to make it appear they had been taking proper care of Danzy
The Times published a series of reports this year highlighting the problems at nursing homes. Some of these reports were based on incomplete records, while others were based on a review by a nonprofit organization. While some states request this review, others have the authority to do so on their own. The Times’ study shows that 37 percent of nursing homes successfully appealed the citations, but the success rate varies by state. In Massachusetts, for example, 36 percent of nursing homes appealed, while in Connecticut, 57 percent of nursing homes appealed and got the citations eliminated. In addition, in Florida, a state agency told the Times that it would not provide data. But it’s worth noting that the state’s Department of Public Health requires all nursing homes to adhere to federal standards.
The Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home was ordered to pay nearly $19 million in damages to the Danzy family. Despite a lengthy trial, a jury awarded the nursing home $15 million in punitive damages and $3.75 million for the pain and suffering Danzy endured while at the nursing home. The lawsuit was filed by the family of John Danzy, a retired butcher, who spent nine months at the Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home. Read more here.
Nursing home staff changed skincheck logs to make it appear they had found bedsores
One lawsuit against a nursing home alleges that staff members fabricated records to cover up bedsores. The facility’s expert witness claimed that nursing home staff changed skincheck logs to make it appear they had found bedsores when they had not. This led to the home’s lawsuit. In addition, the home was found liable for failing to provide proper supervision. A nurse in the facility should have noticed a bedsore and treat it properly.
If the nursing home failed to prevent bedsores, then they are responsible for the damage they cause. Even if they are trained to spot and treat bedsores, negligence can still lead to serious health issues. However, nursing homes are liable for bedsores, and in some cases, a bedsore can be deadly. If a nursing home fails to prevent bedsores in a patient, the family of the resident can file a lawsuit. The lawsuit can hold the nursing home responsible for the damage caused by the bedsore.
If a resident was a victim of a nursing home, they may have a legal claim. These cases have strict deadlines and statute of limitations. An attorney can provide the right guidance for pursuing these claims. If your loved one had bedsores due to improper care, there are steps you can take to get your loved one back on their feet and avoid a lawsuit. Click here for help.