Nursing Home Abuse Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death lawsuits are typically filed by the family members of the deceased. Although nothing can heal the pain or bring a loved one back, bringing justice to those responsible for a wrongful death can bring peace of mind to the family and also help bring about change so others don’t suffer from the same wrongdoing. A wrongful death claim may also be the only way to recover the cost of medical care preceding death, funeral expenses, the lost financial contribution, and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, these types of cases typically take years to settle, during which time family members may have difficulties making ends meet. Financial distress is often alleviated when a family seeks lawsuit funding.

Here is an example to illustrate a wrongful death lawsuit and how lawsuit funding can help.

An elderly man was admitted to a rehabilitation center as part of his recovery from surgery. Due to his condition, he was on several medications and had a heart condition that made him a fall risk; the facility knew he was an at-risk patient for falling at the time of admission. One day, the patient was sitting in his recliner when he needed to use the restroom. As was his practice over the past week, he pressed the call button for nursing assistance. However, as time passed and his calls went unanswered, the man tried to reach his walker to go to the bathroom by himself. He was able to stand with the help of the chair, but after a few steps he fell hitting his head on the floor. As a result, the man sustained a brain bleed. Despite surgery, he passed away two days later. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the rehab center alleging that negligence caused the man’s death. The rehab center denied any wrongdoing and the case dragged on for two years before a settlement was reached.

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Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit File Agains Nursing Home

Last week, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the Bloomfield Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center alleging negligence caused the residents’ death. According to the claim, the man had a history of delusional psychosis, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, a seizure disorder and dementia. Those medical conditions required that he needed close supervision, monitoring and medical attention. Due to staff negligence, the patient developed pressure sores, and suffered from malnutrition, weight loss and dehydration.

An earlier lawsuit was filed in September by the granddaughter of another patient who allegedly suffered from dehydration, malnutrition and weight loss. The claim also states that her grandmother developed bed sores and infections due to negligence, and suffered injuries, including an "unexplained" arm fracture, while being cared for at the facility. On Dec. 29, a judge granted an extension to the nursing home's motion to dismiss that lawsuit. Both lawsuits requests unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

In addition to these lawsuits, Preferred Care Partners Management, the parent company for the nursing home, was sued by the New Mexico Attorney General in 2014. That lawsuit alleged the company did not adequately staff its nursing homes, which led to the inability to provide adequate care for patients. The case is still pending. Preferred Care Partners Management acquired the Bloomfield Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, as well as nine other New Mexico nursing homes, from former parent company Cathedral Rock in November 2012.

When placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home, it is expected that the resident will receive quality care. Unfortunately, negligence and abuse in this setting are all too common. Violations continue to occur every day, tragically compromising the health and well-being of already ill or traumatized individuals.

Nursing home neglect and abuse can be physical, mental, or emotional, leaving marks that are not easily seen; these may linger and become more problematic. Often, the abuse or neglect continues undetected because not all elderly or infirm persons are able to easily communicate with friends and family. Also, some have medical conditions that make them especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents, broken bones and other injuries.

If you believe that a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. Choosing the right attorney in this situation is also a vitally important decision. If you do not know an attorney who specializes in nursing home abuse, Lawsuit Financial has excellent legal referral sources all over the country and our professional staff will locate you a top-notch legal specialist, in your city or state, within 24-48 hours. This is a free service for injury victims and their family members.

Lawsuit Financial will also devise a legal finance plan to assist victims and family members through the difficult financial issues facing them. Victims do not want to conduct settlement negotiations when they are struggling, financially. If they do, they will, almost always, accept an offer that is less than full case value. Strategic lawsuit funding can often be the difference between a mediocre settlement and a large, injury appropriate one. Visit us on the web, or call toll free 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) to discuss your financial needs. The call is free; the advice is priceless!

Anonymous Letter Reveals Potential Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse may be the direct result of negligence and carelessness on the part of the staff or lack of care and attention to residents. If you suspect a loved one suffered a personal injury or wrongful death due to nursing home abuse or neglect, it is important to consult an experienced attorney as soon as possible. A lawsuit may be the only way to seek justice and compensation for one’s loss. It may also be a means to improve safety and quality of care. For victims seeking lawsuit funding while waiting for their case to settle, Lawsuit Financial can help.

A California family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Palm Village Retirement Center in Reedley and a nurse in its employ, based on the information contained in an anonymous letter. When their 93-year-old mother died less than a week before Thanksgiving, the family thought it was just old age. But, on the day of her memorial everything changed. The deceased woman’s son received a letter outlining at least two instances in the night when his mother complained of illness, and at least two instances of the night nurse refusing to assess her, even scolding staff members for bothering her with the information. The woman was found unresponsive later that morning and transported to Adventist Medical Center-Selma, where she died a day later. The family is asking for an unspecified amount for damages for pain and suffering, and for special and general damages for malice, fraud, recklessness and oppression.

Taking legal action is an effective way to stop such negligence and prevent it from happening to others. Unfortunately, the financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit is equally as painful as the loss. Lawsuit Financial may be able to assist this family through any difficult financial issues they may face by providing a lawsuit cash advance. We offer a quick and easy approval process - less than 48 hours, with no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks or employment verification. Additionally, the money is provided risk-free; the family would not need to pay us back until the case successful settles. If they lose, the repayment is waived in its entirety.

If you or a loved one suffered physical or emotional injuries because an assisted living facility or nursing home was negligent or failed to fulfill its care obligations to your loved one, you may have grounds for a nursing home/assisted living negligence case. Contact an experience attorney as soon as possible. If you are seeking financial assistance, visit our website to learn more about lawsuit funding or to complete an online application. If you prefer to speak to one of our representatives regarding your case and funding needs, call us toll-free at 877-377-7848.