Nursing Home Injury & Elder Abuse Law

Elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are far more susceptible to injury than most. For this reason, the professionals working in these facilities – and the facilities themselves – are held to a high standard of care. When they fail to meet this standard, and a resident is injured or harmed, the facility may be liable in a personal injury lawsuit.

Introduction & Overview

When Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Negligence?

There are several situations where a nursing home could be sued for a resident or patient injury.
Negligent Supervision Claims

Claims of negligent supervision most often arise in personal injury cases involving injuries to children or elderly persons.

Types of Injuries and Claims

Injury Claims for Negligence in Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted care facilities have important legal obligations. When something goes wrong, different theories of liability can be used in a lawsuit.
Nursing Home Liability for Residents Leaving The Premises

If an elderly resident wanders off the premises of a care facility and is injured, the care facility may be held liable.
Nursing Home Liability for Medication Errors

Is the nursing home liable for prescribing or administering the wrong medication or dosage? Is it a medical malpractice or personal injury lawsuit?

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