Broken Hips/Fractures

Phoenix Personal Injury Attorneys for Nursing Home Falls

Elderly people, especially nursing home residents, are highly vulnerable to hip and other bone fractures. This danger only increases when they do not receive the assistance and support they need. Often victims of nursing home neglect and abuse, their injuries are severe enough to cause significant pain, lasting impairment, and even death.

At Solomon & Relihan, we take the side of nursing home neglect victims and their families, representing them in lawsuits that hold nursing homes accountable for the injuries they cause. We have been advocating for personal injury victims throughout Arizona since 1974, and we continue to work with one goal in mind — doing the best for our clients.

Broken hips and other bones can also be a sign of nursing home abuse, as residents are physically pushed around or handled roughly by staff members or other residents.

Injuries Caused by Nursing Home Falls

In nursing homes, falls often occur because residents who require special assistance don't get the help they need. Older or disabled adults with chronic conditions that involve weakness and difficulty walking are more prone to falls. And the injuries they receive can be serious, including head injury or a hip or other bone fracture.

If your loved one has a balance problem or has difficulty walking, the nursing home staff should have a written plan in place to prevent falls by providing supervision and assistance while walking. They should never ignore your loved one's desire to walk simply because assistance is necessary.

Contact Solomon & Relihan

If someone you care about has broken a bone in a nursing home, if you suspect abuse or neglect, take action. Talk to a lawyer about your options. Email or call the Phoenix law offices of Solomon & Relihan to schedule a free initial consultation.