When your loved one sustains an injury in a nursing home–whether it be a medication error, a broken bone, or a bedsore–the root cause is likely a problem deep within the nursing home system. The lawyers at Gould Injury Law will work fast to investigate your case and determine what is making the nursing home an unsafe environment. We have handled claims and lawsuits based on the following.
Understaffing
Nursing homes are required to provide adequate staffing for all residents under their care. There needs to be enough nurses, PCAs, and other employees on hand at all times to provide proper and timely care for each resident. After taking on your case, we will act fast to obtain all related data necessary to determine if improper staffing was to blame for your loved one’s injuries.
Medication errors
Most residents take some sort of medication for their health. These medications need to be administered properly, as too much or too little medication could lead to your loved one being injured or killed. If improper administration of medication caused injury in your loved one’s case, the nursing home doctor, nurses, or pharmacist could be held accountable.
Negligent hiring
Proper hiring is imperative to ensure that nursing home residents receive needed care. All staff's credentials should be verified before hiring; each individual should be fully licensed and qualified for his or her position. Complete background checks should be conducted on all potential employees, and everyone hired should be properly trained for the positions they hold. If a nursing home is found to be negligent in their hiring or training, it may also be found liable for abuse.