Broken Bones and Fractures From Nursing Home Negligence
Residents of nursing homes and other elder care facilities are highly vulnerable to broken bones, fractures and other injuries in slip and fall accidents. These kinds of accidents can result in catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. It is up to nursing home staff and administrators to provide reasonable safety measures for residents to help prevent falls and other accidents.
At the law firm of Ferrer Shane, our attorneys work hard to file claims to hold nursing homes responsible for negligence that leads to falls and other accidents. If someone you love has been injured in a nursing home fall, it is in your best interest to speak with us as soon as possible about your options.
Contact us in Miami at 305-929-8684 or toll free at 888-609-5947 to schedule a free initial consultation and learn more about our nursing home claim practice.
Safety Measures to Prevent Nursing Home Falls in Florida
One of the most common reasons nursing home falls and other accidents happen is insufficient, undertrained and inattentive staff members. While some accidents are unavoidable, many can be prevented if administrators:
- Properly monitor patients
- Provide guide rails and other safety measures
- Have staff members help patients in and out of bed
- Properly train staff members
- Conduct background checks on potential hires
- Staff facilities appropriately for the number of residents
Our personal injury lawyers at Ferrer Shane can protect your rights and the rights of those you love who have been harmed by nursing home neglect.
Speak With Ferrer Shane About Your Legal Rights
If you would like to speak with a lawyer about potential nursing home negligence that has led to an injury, contact us at Ferrer Shane and schedule a free initial consultation. Call us toll free at 888-609-5947 or locally in Miami at 305-929-8684.
