Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes
For those who are fortunate enough to reach old age, life has certainly been in some measure blessed. But with age sometimes comes a decline in the physical and mental capacities that allow for an individual to remain truly independent. When families are faced with this difficult development, they must make the decision of whether they will attempt to meet a loved one’s needs at home or instead choose to rely on trained professionals to look after him or her in a facility. Nursing home residents are almost entirely at the mercy of the facility’s staff, and neglectful care can result in a patient’s tragic and untimely death.
If you believe that your father, mother, or spouse may have been a victim of negligent or malicious nursing home care, then it may be appropriate to consider filing a legal action for his or her wrongful death. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to speak with a compassionate and experienced attorney about your case
Nursing Home Causes for Concern
Virtually every aspect of life is managed for nursing home residents, from the general flow of the daily schedule to the administration of medications and meals. Not only do these residents become dependent upon their caregivers, but they also, in time, often tend to view the staff as people who are not to be crossed. This can make it difficult for them to report abusive behavior, and often this is a factor in tragic and preventable deaths.
Possible causes of nursing home wrongful death include:
- Failure to provide medication
- Overdose of medications
- Starvation
- Feeding
- Septic infection from bedsores caused by failure to move
- Dehydration
- Physical abuse
- Slip and fall
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There is no excuse for nursing home neglect that leads to a resident’s unnecessary passing. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.