Cicero Lawyers Representing Nursing Home Fall and Broken Bone Victims
Elderly nursing home residents are at a much greater risk of falls due to problems that develop with balance, leg strength and other issues that develop as people get older. When elderly people fall down, it is a much more serious situation than with younger people. Where a younger person might suffer a bruise, an elderly person could easily suffer a broken hip, knee or shoulder in even a seemingly harmless fall.
Elderly residents of nursing homes rely on the staff members to provide necessary care and to ensure their safety. Staff members carry the responsibility to take the necessary steps to keep residents safe from falls via any means necessary. When they fail to do so, it can have a devastating impact on the residents.
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If your loved one is living in a nursing home and has suffered a serious injury from a fall, you may have a claim to pursue damages against the nursing home staff for its negligence in providing effective care. In addition, if faulty equipment contributed to your loved one's fall, it may be possible to pursue additional damages against the equipment manufacturer. These cases can be extremely complex and it is important that you seek the advice of an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer right away.
Protecting the Rights of Nursing Home Fall Victims
The South Chicago attorneys at Grazian Volpe, P.C. represent nursing home fall injury victims and their families in a wide variety of these cases. With the number of preventative measures available to keep residents safe from falls, there is no excuse for injuries of this nature. Bed rails, nonskid footwear, wheelchairs, walkers and canes are just a few of the examples of equipment that could be used to prevent falls from happening. When you hire our firm, we will review the nursing home's procedures for ensuring resident safety and seek to hold the negligent parties accountable.
Contact Our Experienced Chicago Nursing Home Resident Injury Lawyers
If your loved one has been injured in a fall at a nursing home, you should discuss your case with one of our nursing home fall injury attorneys as soon as possible. We are prepared to help you pursue complete compensation for your loved one's injuries. Contact our office to schedule your free initial consultation. We can be reached online or by calling 773-309-4488 or 888-841-1210.
