Falls and Fractures
Did Your Loved One Suffer Injury From A Fall In A Nursing Home?
Representation In Wyoming And Colorado
Nursing home residents are more susceptible to broken bones and other serious injuries when they fall. If your loved one suffered such an injury, the question is why did they fall? Where was the staff?
Rhodes Law Firm, LLC is experienced in investigating to find out if the nursing home failed in its duty to its residents’ safety. Our experienced attorney skillfully and aggressively pursues compensation on behalf of residents who suffer falls because of neglect.
Free Case Evaluation • Offices In Cheyenne And Fort Collins
We take nursing home injury cases throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Contact us immediately so that we can get to work for you.
They Should Have Been There To Help
Residents of a nursing home or assisted living center must be properly assessed for fall risk. If the person is frail because of age, disability or illness, there should be procedures in place to make sure the person is properly supported when trying to walk or reposition in bed, or transferring to and from a wheelchair, and for all activities of daily living. Proper policies must be in place for each individual resident, to prevent any falls.
Many falls occur when the resident tries to get up from bed or walk on their own … after getting no response from the call light for assistance. For elderly or chronically ill residents, falling accidents commonly result in fractures; broken hips or legs; or head trauma. These injuries can be catastrophic for the elderly, possibly resulting in pneumonia or death.
Experienced, Compassionate And Personalized Representation
Diana Rhodes brings 20 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer and advocate for nursing home reform, plus 15 years experience in the health care field. She is knowledgeable about injuries and care requirements, nursing home procedures and staffing levels, and other aspects critical to building a case for damages.
Call us from Wyoming or Colorado at 307-634-4444 for a free case evaluation. There is no cost for our investigation and representation unless we recover compensation for our client.