Lowell Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
One of life’s ironic twists is that someday we may be tasked with caring for an elderly parent, just as they spent the early parts of our lives caring for us. Unfortunately, there are often times when the care needed by an elderly parent or relative exceeds what you are reasonably able to provide. Many times, an elderly parent requires around-the-clock medical attention. Other times, even staying at home alone while you work isn’t an option for someone who needs constant attention. Often, the best place for this type of care is at a nursing home.
Nursing homes can be an excellent resource at providing sustained care for medically at-need individuals. They have the time, money, and resources to provide the care that your mom, dad, or loved one needs. That’s why the cost is extraordinary, costing thousands of dollars every month, which is rarely covered by private health insurance. However, just like every other health care provider, they owe their patients a higher duty of care. Sometimes, that duty may not be met. Accidents happen, but when they happen to someone in a vulnerable sect, like a nursing home resident, those accidents can have severe results.
Nursing home injuries could involve multiple causes of actions, but the most common claims are for negligence on the part of the staff at the nursing home. If a patient/resident at a nursing home suffers injuries due to negligence on the part of the staff, the staff and facility could be found liable for resulting damages, e.g., pain and suffering.