Wrongful Death in Arizona Nursing Homes

Each year, thousands of our elderly are killed in nursing homes; vulnerable victims of wrongful and preventable deaths . Many of these deaths are caused by fatal neglect linked to malnutrition, dehydration,  pressure sores or  medical negligence.

To protect family members in unfortunate situations of wrongful death in nursing homes and long-term facilities, Arizona law provides for wrongful death and survival actions. However, there is a 2 year statute of limitations on Arizona wrongful death claims no matter what the cause of death. Therefore, any claim for a wrongful death case must be filed within two years of the date the death occurred.

If you suspect a loved one has wrongfully died in a nursing home or long-term care facility because of abuse, neglect or medical negligence contact  our AZ nursing home attorneys for a free consultation.

Wrongful death can be defined as a death that is directly caused and attributed to the fault of another individual or collection of individuals. Deaths in nursing home can be a result of:

Raging infections

Lack of supervision

Falls 

Fractures

Unsanitary conditions

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.

Our knowledgeable Nursing Home Abuse lawyers are 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 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 our leading Arizona Elder Abuse Lawyer  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.