Unexplained Death
After an Unexplained Nursing Home Death . . .
Phoenix Attorneys Serving Clients Throughout Arizona
It is not always wise to accept the nursing home's explanation of your loved one's death at face value. In nursing homes, unexplained deaths can be signs that the staff made a serious mistake. If you feel that your loved one's death may have been due to neglect, negligence, or other misconduct on the part of the nursing home, talk to a lawyer about taking action.
Located in Phoenix, Solomon & Relihan has been handling personal injury cases for more than 30 years. We have the in-depth experience needed to handle difficult cases related to unexplained nursing home deaths.
Solomon & Relihan was one of the first Arizona law firms to take seriously the problem of nursing home negligence. In fact, we took to trial the first nursing home neglect case heard by a jury in Maricopa County, gaining a favorable verdict for a resident who had suffered malnutrition, bed sores, sepsis, and wrongful death in a nursing home.
What Is a Wrongful Death Action?
A "wrongful death" happens when a person is killed due to the negligence or other misconduct of another. Wrongful death can be caused by a person, a corporation, or another entity. Under Arizona law, the deceased person's parents, spouse, and children have the right to file a lawsuit against the person or entity that caused the death.
Unlike wrongful death actions in other situations, wrongful death cases that involve incapacitated or vulnerable nursing home residents allow the families of injured people to receive compensation for the pain and suffering their loved one experienced. And, if you win your case, courts can order that your attorney's fees be paid by the defendant nursing home.
The Support You Need During a Difficult Time
Losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, even if he or she had resided in a nursing home for a long time and you had prepared yourself for the inevitable. The people you love deserve their "golden years," filled with comfort and quality care. When they have been deprived of that, your family needs a great deal of support through a difficult time.
We understand this. At Solomon & Relihan, we work closely with our clients. Our goal is to take the weight and worry of legal action off your shoulders so that you can concentrate on coping and moving forward.
Contact Solomon & Relihan
If someone you care about died unexpectedly in a nursing some, talk to a lawyer about your options. E-mail or call the Phoenix law offices of Solomon & Relihan to schedule a free initial consultation.
