Nursing Home Falls Lawyer in Hemet
Falls are a leading cause of critical injuries in seniors 65 and older. Thousands of seniors end up in hospitals each year due to fall accidents. Many of these seniors were living in nursing homes at the time. Falls in nursing homes are typically preventable with adequate resident supervision, proper bed height adjustments, bed rails and safe premises. If your loved one has serious injuries from a nursing home fall, contact Joel Bryant, the Elder Abuse Attorney, for a free initial consultation. The nursing home may owe your family money for negligence or abuse.
Why Choose Our Nursing Home Fall Lawyers?
- Our lead lawyer, Joel R. Bryant, was one of San Diego’s first attorneys to specialize in civil actions for elder abuse.
- Our law firm has extensive trial experience and an excellent reputation for providing aggressive and compassionate client advocacy.
- Our Hemet nursing home fall clients do not pay if we do not win their cases. Attorney Joel Bryant accepts all cases on a contingency fee basis.
In Their Own Words
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"Mr. Bryant and his staff were always available to answer our questions and concerns."Eugenia A.
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"Joel used creativity and attention to details of complex corporate matters to move the case to settlement within six months of filing."Robert H.
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"They were very professional, honest, compassionate, and supportive."Brent R.
Do You Need to Hire an Attorney?
Do not take on a nursing home fall case in California alone. A nursing home fall deserves attention from a professional. The fall could point to resident neglect, abuse, premises liability breaches of duty or foul play by the facility. An attorney can investigate the fall, search for signs of wrongdoing and help your family pursue a personal injury claim, if applicable. A lawyer can take care of all the legal aspects of your fall injury claim while you and your injured loved one focus on a brighter future.
Most nursing home falls in Hemet are avoidable. They arise when the nursing home or one of its staff members negligently fail to maintain a safe premises. Ignoring a spilled liquid on the floor, for example, could contribute to a slip and fall accident. It is also important for staff members to use extra precautions for high-risk residents, such as those who experience dizziness, vertigo or fatigue. If a nursing home or employee negligently contributes to a fall accident, the establishment may be liable for the victim’s damages. It is a nursing home’s responsibility to prevent common causes of falls.
- Wet, waxed or slippery floors
- Unsafe staircases
- Uneven floor surfaces
- Lack of bed railings
- Lack of mobility assistive devices
- Poor lighting
- Improper footwear
- Obstacles in walkways
- Dangerous positioning of furniture
- Exposed cords or torn rugs
- Failure to monitor residents
- Improper resident transfer methods
A bad fall in a nursing home could change the rest of your loved one’s life. It could cause serious injuries such as a hip fracture, an injury that is prone to further complications. Other common injuries include skull fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, herniated disks, wrist fractures and muscle tears. Attorney Joel Bryant has experience handling all types of personal injuries in nursing home claims.
