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NURSING HOME PHYSICAL INJURIES

Physical injuries in nursing homes are almost always preventable and often signal deeper failures in supervision, staffing, or clinical care. California courts have repeatedly confirmed that when these injuries result from reckless neglect, families may pursue enhanced remedies under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). Key cases such as Delaney v. Baker and Mack v. Soung establish that injuries caused by disregard for resident safety can support elder abuse findings, while Sababin and Covenant Care reinforce that ignoring care plans, failing to supervise, or causing avoidable harm may rise to the level of recklessness.

Common physical injury cases we handle include:

Falls and fractures resulting from poor supervision, ignored bed/chair alarms, or unsafe conditions
(Courts recognise unchecked fall risk and failure to follow care plans as evidence of neglect and possible recklessness — see Delaney/Mack principles.)
Head trauma and TBIs due to preventable falls or improper transfers
(Facilities must assess and protect high-risk residents; failure to intervene can support elder abuse liability.)
Unexplained bruising, cuts, or injuries often indicate rough handling or possible physical abuse
(Covenant Care underscores that violation of resident safety rights can justify enhanced remedies.)
Broken bones caused by improper lifting techniques, understaffing, or failure to assist with mobility
(Ignoring care plans, as highlighted in Sababin, can constitute recklessness.)
Burns and scalding injuries from unsafe food temperatures, bathroom water, or heating devices
(Mack v. Soung principles apply where facilities fail to protect cognitively impaired residents from foreseeable harm.)
Choking incidents caused by ignored diet orders or inadequate monitoring
(Failure to follow known swallowing precautions can show conscious disregard for resident safety.)
Resident-on-resident assaults where facilities fail to separate aggressive residents or supervise common areas
(Courts treat failure to protect vulnerable residents as a form of custodial neglect.)
Medication-related injuries, including oversedation, overmedication, or adverse drug events
(Delaney and related cases warn that reckless clinical inattention may qualify as elder abuse, not mere negligence.)

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These injuries are red flags that a facility may be cutting corners, understaffing, or ignoring basic safety protocols. California’s elder abuse case law gives families the right to pursue full compensation, including pain and suffering, medical costs, attorney’s fees, and—when warranted—enhanced or punitive damages.

Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.

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Nursing Home Physical Injuries

NURSING HOME PHYSICAL INJURIES

Common physical injury cases we handle include:

Falls and fractures resulting from poor supervision, ignored bed/chair alarms, or unsafe conditions
(Courts recognise unchecked fall risk and failure to follow care plans as evidence of neglect and possible recklessness — see Delaney/Mack principles.)

Head trauma and TBIs due to preventable falls or improper transfers
(Facilities must assess and protect high-risk residents; failure to intervene can support elder abuse liability.)

Unexplained bruising, cuts, or injuries often indicate rough handling or possible physical abuse
(Covenant Care underscores that violation of resident safety rights can justify enhanced remedies.)

Broken bones caused by improper lifting techniques, understaffing, or failure to assist with mobility
(Ignoring care plans, as highlighted in Sababin, can constitute recklessness.)

Burns and scalding injuries from unsafe food temperatures, bathroom water, or heating devices
(Mack v. Soung principles apply where facilities fail to protect cognitively impaired residents from foreseeable harm.)

Choking incidents caused by ignored diet orders or inadequate monitoring
(Failure to follow known swallowing precautions can show conscious disregard for resident safety.)

Resident-on-resident assaults where facilities fail to separate aggressive residents or supervise common areas
(Courts treat failure to protect vulnerable residents as a form of custodial neglect.)

Medication-related injuries, including oversedation, overmedication, or adverse drug events
(Delaney and related cases warn that reckless clinical inattention may qualify as elder abuse, not mere negligence.)

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Nursing Home Physical Injuries

NURSING HOME PHYSICAL INJURIES

Common physical injury cases we handle include:

Falls and fractures resulting from poor supervision, ignored bed/chair alarms, or unsafe conditions (Courts recognise unchecked fall risk and failure to follow care plans as evidence of neglect and possible recklessness — see Delaney/Mack principles.)

Head trauma and TBIs due to preventable falls or improper transfers (Facilities must assess and protect high-risk residents; failure to intervene can support elder abuse liability.)

Unexplained bruising, cuts, or injuries often indicate rough handling or possible physical abuse (Covenant Care underscores that violation of resident safety rights can justify enhanced remedies.)

Broken bones caused by improper lifting techniques, understaffing, or failure to assist with mobility (Ignoring care plans, as highlighted in Sababin, can constitute recklessness.)

Burns and scalding injuries from unsafe food temperatures, bathroom water, or heating devices (Mack v. Soung principles apply where facilities fail to protect cognitively impaired residents from foreseeable harm.)

Choking incidents caused by ignored diet orders or inadequate monitoring (Failure to follow known swallowing precautions can show conscious disregard for resident safety.)

Resident-on-resident assaults where facilities fail to separate aggressive residents or supervise common areas (Courts treat failure to protect vulnerable residents as a form of custodial neglect.)

Medication-related injuries, including oversedation, overmedication, or adverse drug events (Delaney and related cases warn that reckless clinical inattention may qualify as elder abuse, not mere negligence.)

ELDER ABUSE

NURSING HOME ABUSE

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

SERIOUS INJURIES

WRONGFUL DEATH

SEXUAL ABUSE

Falls and fractures resulting from poor supervision, ignored bed/chair alarms, or unsafe conditions
(Courts recognise unchecked fall risk and failure to follow care plans as evidence of neglect and possible recklessness — see Delaney/Mack principles.)

Head trauma and TBIs due to preventable falls or improper transfers
(Facilities must assess and protect high-risk residents; failure to intervene can support elder abuse liability.)

Unexplained bruising, cuts, or injuries often indicate rough handling or possible physical abuse
(Covenant Care underscores that violation of resident safety rights can justify enhanced remedies.)

Broken bones caused by improper lifting techniques, understaffing, or failure to assist with mobility
(Ignoring care plans, as highlighted in Sababin, can constitute recklessness.)

Burns and scalding injuries from unsafe food temperatures, bathroom water, or heating devices
(Mack v. Soung principles apply where facilities fail to protect cognitively impaired residents from foreseeable harm.)

Choking incidents caused by ignored diet orders or inadequate monitoring
(Failure to follow known swallowing precautions can show conscious disregard for resident safety.)

Resident-on-resident assaults where facilities fail to separate aggressive residents or supervise common areas
(Courts treat failure to protect vulnerable residents as a form of custodial neglect.)

Medication-related injuries, including oversedation, overmedication, or adverse drug events
(Delaney and related cases warn that reckless clinical inattention may qualify as elder abuse, not mere negligence.)