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FALLS AND FRACTURES IN NURSING HOMES
FALLS AND FRACTURES IN NURSING HOMES
Falls in nursing homes are rarely accidental. They are usually the result of poor supervision, ignored fall-risk assessments, malfunctioning or silenced alarms, understaffing, or failure to follow care plans. California elder-abuse case law makes clear that when a facility knows a resident is a fall risk but fails to protect them, this may rise to reckless neglect, not just simple negligence. In Delaney v. Baker, the court held that ignoring a dependent elder’s known risks can support enhanced remedies under EADACPA. Mack v. Soung similarly recognized that failing to respond to a resident’s deteriorating condition—such as after an unwitnessed fall—can constitute reckless misconduct. When facilities dismiss care plans, fail to supervise mobility-impaired residents, or delay transferring an injured elder for medical care, courts have found sufficient evidence of elder abuse. Serious fractures, head trauma, and preventable falls often lead to substantial six- and seven-figure recoveries, especially when the conduct reflects chronic understaffing or disregard for resident safety.
Falls in nursing homes are rarely accidental. They are usually the result of poor supervision, ignored fall-risk assessments, malfunctioning or silenced alarms, understaffing, or failure to follow care plans. California elder-abuse case law makes clear that when a facility knows a resident is a fall risk but fails to protect them, this may rise to reckless neglect, not just simple negligence. In Delaney v. Baker, the court held that ignoring a dependent elder’s known risks can support enhanced remedies under EADACPA. Mack v. Soung similarly recognized that failing to respond to a resident’s deteriorating condition—such as after an unwitnessed fall—can constitute reckless misconduct. When facilities dismiss care plans, fail to supervise mobility-impaired residents, or delay transferring an injured elder for medical care, courts have found sufficient evidence of elder abuse. Serious fractures, head trauma, and preventable falls often lead to substantial six- and seven-figure recoveries, especially when the conduct reflects chronic understaffing or disregard for resident safety.
Related Services: Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney, Orange County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Diego County Elder Abuse Attorney, Riverside County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Bernardino Elder Abuse Attorney, Ventura Elder Abuse Attorney, Santa Barbara Elder Abuse Attorney
Learn More About Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse, Pressure Ulcers/Bedsores, Falls and Fractures, Dehydration and Malnutrition, Infection, Sepsis, Delayed Treatment, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elopement and Wandering, Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Abuse Actions, Assisted Living Actions for Abuse And Neglect, Wrongful Death In Nursing Homes, Wrongful Death in Long Term Care
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How We Help Families in Nursing Home Fall & Fracture Cases
How We Help Families in Nursing Home Fall & Fracture Cases
- Identify neglect when facilities ignore fall-risk assessments or fail to supervise residents
- Review records for missed safety checks, silent alarms, or chronic understaffing
- Use key California cases (Delaney, Mack) to prove reckless elder neglect
- Exposes delays in medical care after unwitnessed or undocumented falls
- Hold facilities accountable for preventable fractures, head injuries, and mobility-related harm
- Pursue full compensation, including medical costs, pain and suffering, attorney’s fees, and punitive damages
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