Elopement and wandering
Unnecessary chemical and physical restraints
Unattended health conditions
Medical negligence
Often times, wrongful deaths in nursing homes occur when there is overcrowding, inadequate staffing or staff that is not sufficiently trained.
Rather than admit there may be a problem, nursing home staff may attempt to cover up abuse or neglect in wrongful death situations. The family might be told that the patient “died in his sleep.” Or, they may suggest that an autopsy is not necessary. Clothing may not be available under the pretense that it was soiled, when the clothing may indicate bloodstains or other questionable evidence. These scenarios could indicate an “unexplained injury" or wrongful death.
If these situations occur, answers need to be given and family members should insist that any questionable death be explained and reported. An answer of, "we don't know" is unacceptable. Arizona Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide 24 hour a day protective care. When there is a fatal injury, do not settle for “whitewashing” of the incident by administrators or nursing personnel.
If you or someone you care about has died in an Arizona nursing home or long term care facility under questionable circumstances you may need legal assistance.
The knowledgeable Nursing Home Abuse attorney, James Morgan, is dedicated to pursuing justice for wrongful deaths caused by nursing home abuse, neglect and medical negligence and are committed to helping prevent nursing home abuse and neglect by diligently defending the legal rights of nursing home residents. Contact attorney James Morgan at our nursing home abuse law firm for a free consultation. If we believe you have grounds for a personal injury case, we will only receive compensation if you are awarded for damages.
If someone you care about has suffered from Arizona nursing home abuse, neglect or medical misconduct, contact the leading Arizona Elder Abuse Lawyer James Morgan for a free case evaluation. Our Arizona Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm represents victims of elder abuse in Maricopa County, Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Surprise, Gilbert, El Mirage, Avondale, Tempe, Scottsdale, Tucson, Pima County, Yuma, Yuma County, Flagstaff, and Coconino County.
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