Nursing Homes Fall Down on the Job

As the number of senior citizens in America climbs, so too does the need for nursing home care.  Kentucky alone has more than 300 nursing homes that provide care for over 20,000 residents.  In addition to providing medical care, it is the job of these nursing homes to ensure that their residents are afforded a safe and accessible environment in which to live.  Unfortunately this is not always the case.

Falls are the most common reason for preventable emergency room visits by nursing home residents.  Medication errors and neglect are common reasons for these falls.  Serious injuries can and do occur when a patient is given too much medication, is given the wrong medication, or is not supervised while under sedatives.  Environmental hazards also play a role in injuries due to falls.  Wet floors, improper lighting, incorrect bed heights, and poorly maintained wheelchairs can all cause falls that result in serious injuries. 

Gray and White Law has helped many Kentucky families whose loved ones were the victims of nursing home negligence. If you suspect that a family member, or someone you care about, may have sufffered injuries or death due to improper care at a nursing home facility or assisted living and rehabilitation center, then you should contact our law firm immediately for your free legal consultation. Compensation may be available to an elderly or incapacitated victim who suffers injury because of nursing home abuse. For help with your Kentucky nursing home abuse claim, simply contact our experienced injury lawyers at any time either by confidential e-mail or by toll-free call at 1-800-634-8767.