Clear Spring Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Devoted Attorney for Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse in Clear Spring, Maryland

When your aging parents, grandparents, or other loved ones cannot comfortably live by themselves, you may make the difficult decision to entrust their care to a nursing facility. The main appeal of nursing homes is knowing that your elderly loved ones will receive around-the-clock attention, allowing you peace of mind while you go to work and manage your own affairs. Unfortunately, these institutions are not always free of abuse or neglect. It can be horrific to discover that your loved one has suffered harm while in a nursing home, but you do have a legal recourse to address this issue and see that justice is done.

A personal injury attorney in Clear Spring can help you file a nursing home abuse claim, ensuring that the negligent parties are held responsible and that your loved one is compensated for his or her injuries. Attorney Andrew Serafini of Serafini Law has a storied career of fighting for personal injury victims, and in one notable verdict, he helped a client secure an $850,000 settlement in a case of nursing home negligence.

Nursing Home Falls

People get more fragile as they age, so much so that a single fall can incur serious damage. A fall could be traced back to a failure of the nursing home to protect its patients, often as a result of understaffing, broken beds and chairs, or rough handling by nurses. Injuries resulting from a fall accident may include:

• Traumatic brain injuries: If an elderly patient lands headfirst on the floor and experiences brain damage, he or she could suffer from impaired cognition, difficulties with speech, or poor short-term memory.
• Spinal cord injuries: Paralysis is a serious risk if an elderly patient falls on his or her back.
• Heart attacks: The strain and shock of a fall may induce a heart attack in an elderly resident.

A nursing home may attempt to downplay the full extent of an injury, so you should not delay in seeking out medical attention for your loved one after a hard fall.

Malnutrition

Nursing homes have an obligation to look after the health of their patients, especially where nutritious meals are concerned. When visiting your loved ones at a care facility, you should be vigilant for any signs of neglected nutrition, such as fatigue and weakness, lesser appetite, weight loss without explanation, or a sickly pallor. There is no excuse for a nursing home's failure to take good care of your loved ones, and if you suspect your loved one is suffering from malnutrition, our personal injury lawyer can help you take action to help protect their health.

Securing Compensation for a Nursing Home Injury

To build a solid claim for nursing home abuse or neglect, you should start by documenting evidence of the injury and the part the nursing home played in it. Our personal injury lawyer can support your claim by gathering witness statements, taking photographs, obtaining any available footage from security cameras, and more.

When you enter negotiations with the nursing home's insurer, you may be approached with a quick settlement for your loved one's injury. These offers are often lowball figures that rarely represent the real worth of your claim. Serafini Law will argue for compensation that fully addresses your loved one's needs. If a favorable settlement cannot be reached in negotiations, our attorney is prepared to go to court on your behalf.

Speak With a Clear Spring Nursing Home Injury Lawyer

When a nursing home violates your trust by hurting your loved one, you can hold the facility accountable by filing a personal injury claim. At Serafini Law, our Clear Spring nursing home injury lawyer is prepared to fight for your family, refusing to back down until we secure fair compensation on your behalf. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 240-744-1600 or reach out to us online.