Are you concerned about a beloved family member who suffered slip and fall injuries in an Orange County nursing home? How can this happen and who will hold them accountable for these serious injuries?
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted in a recent study the risk of a fall resulting in a potentially serious injury at a nursing home or skilled nursing facility was quite high. The CDC provide statistics which showed an average of 2 to 3 falls for every bed in these facilities each year. A broken pelvis and serious head and brain injuries are the most common injuries from slip and fall injuries in an Orange County nursing home. Head injury is the also the most likely reason for an accidental or wrongful death in skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes throughout California.
It is quite shocking to learn in the CDC report 27% of the falls in nursing homes and extended care facilities were due to “environmental hazards.” Environmental hazards can include:
Wet Floors
Poor Lighting and Visibility
Inappropriate Supervision or Neglect
Beds which are Too High Off the Floor
Mechanical Issues with Wheelchairs and Other Physical Equipment
California has more than 1200 certified nursing facilities according to the most recent Nursing Home Data Compendium released by the Department of Health and Human Services. The sheer volume of patients in skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes in California continues to increase. These centers are having a hard time meeting the stringent requirements of the State of California regarding medical staffing, patient care and safety measures associated with facilities.
If some you love has suffered slip and fall injuries in an Orange County Nursing home I will hold those responsible accountable. No senior should have to suffer an injury while in the care of others and we aggressively pursue these cases to ensure our clients receive just compensation for the injuries they have had to endure.
We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry as well as our successful verdicts and settlements and contact Rivers Morrell or call today to speak with Rivers personally for a free, substantive consultation at (949) 305-1400.
