Nursing Home Malpractice
For many people, the decision to place a loved-one in a nursing home is difficult and emotionally draining. Families who do opt to put a loved one in these facilities often depend on nursing home workers and administrators to provide responsible and compassionate care for their elderly family members, and failure to do so may result in serious injuries and even death.
If you discover that your elderly family member has been mistreated or neglected in a nursing home, you may be able to pursue legal action against the establishment. The Washington medical malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller are here to help defend you and your family members against malpractice on the part of nursing home workers and administrators, so contact us at 800-570-4878 to discuss your legal options.
Common Nursing Home Malpractice Claims
Nursing home malpractice claims include:
- Negligence (emotional or physical)
- Failure to provide food or water to patients
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Failure to provide requested medical care
- Bedsores and infections
- Untreated illnesses
- Use of unnecessary physical or chemical restraints
It is important to note that malpractice may also come in the form of financial mistreatment, which can include over-charging for services or failure to provide the services promised to the patient. It is important to have an experienced attorney on your side to help discuss your legal options.
Contact Us
When it comes to the treatment of family members in nursing homes, you have a reasonable expectation that your loved one will be cared for in a responsible manner. For help with your nursing home malpractice claim, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 today.