Wandering Off/Elopement
Phoenix Attorneys Protecting Nursing Home Residents
Wandering off (elopement) is an event that should never happen in a nursing home. But when the facility is understaffed and the residents have high needs, it occurs all too often.
When it does, nursing homes should be held accountable for their negligence. At Solomon & Relihan, we take action. Our Phoenix law firm handles nursing home negligence cases against nursing homes who fail the very people they are supposed to protect.
When nursing home residents with dementia or Alzheimer's are allowed to wander off, they can be exposed to a wide range of harms:
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Heat stroke/exposure to the elements
- Medication-related illness or injury
- Falls
- Personal injury or death in traffic
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
Solomon & Relihan was the first law firm in Arizona to protect the rights of the elderly by trying a nursing home neglect case in front of a jury. We use our extensive experience and courtroom skills to achieve the best possible results for personal injury victims.
Wandering off happens for many reasons in nursing homes — none of them acceptable. Facilities are often inadequately staffed for the level of care their residents need, which can lead to improper supervision. When improper supervision is combined with broken door alarms or unsupervised exits, confused and vulnerable adults are at risk.
Contact Solomon & Relihan
If someone you care about has been allowed to wander off from a nursing home, take action. Talk to a lawyer about your options. Email or call the Phoenix law offices of Solomon & Relihan at 602-635-1532 to schedule a free initial consultation.
