Mobility is a challenge for many nursing home residents. While they value their independence, may residents require help with even the most basic daily tasks. It is the responsibility of the nursing home and its employees to assist their residents with these tasks as needed. In many cases, residents will require help moving in or out of beds, wheelchairs, or baths. The injuries can be severe when an employee drops a resident while attempting to move them.
Falls are a well-known threat to nursing home residents. Seniors often have brittle or weak bones, which greatly increase the odds of a break. Given that some patients are dropped from notable heights, these accidents can have even more severe consequences compared to a fall.
A drop could result in a variety of injuries, including:
Broken bones
Concussions
Neck injuries
Bruising
Joint damage
These injuries could require emergency medical treatment or long-term physical therapy. A St Louis County dropped patients attorney could help an injury victim recover the cost of this treatment from the responsible person.