Many elderly or other physically disabled people in Phoenix are unfortunately listed as “fall risks” on their medical charts. Those who are at risk to falls often are under a significantly greater risk of injury. Those who are otherwise in a good physical condition are easily able, for the most part, to break their fall and keep from getting hurt. Those who are fall risks in Phoenix nursing home facilities often cannot do anything to break their fall, resulting in broken bones, broken hips, head trauma, and other serious injuries. Often and sadly, these falls are preventable.
Simple guidelines set out by medical professionals, when followed, help prevent falls and serious injuries in Arizona nursing facilities. It is often a sign of elder neglect in Phoenix when a person that is a fall risk sustains a serious injury due to a fall. Such negligence is preventable and often this type of claim will not only bring a measure of justice to the injured party, it will encourage nursing facilities to properly follow guidelines that help prevent future injuries from occurring.
Should you or someone you know have suffered a fall at a nursing facility and you have questions concerning the incident, we ask you to phone us for answers. We will readily provide you with an honest assessment of your nursing home neglect claim so that you can determine the best way forward for you and your family. Even if you later determine it is not in your family’s best interest to file a claim, gathering information from a skilled Arizona personal injury lawyer will help you understand your rights in such cases.
