If you have placed someone you love in a nursing home or an assisted living community, the last thing you want to hear is that the people who are paid to care for your loved one were negligent. A Kansas City nursing home abuse lawyer at Foster Wallace can help residents of nursing homes and their families hold nursing homes accountable for the injuries they caused through their neglect and/or abuse.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys have a track record of success in securing maximum compensation for our clients.
Understanding Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home negligence means that a professional or professionals in a facility failed to meet the required standards of care, and a resident was injured as a result of that failure. Although nursing homes provide health care, they are not hospitals, and they have different requirements under state and federal law.
A common requirement is that nursing homes must provide a general standard of care based on what is provided by similar caregivers and facilities in the community. Facilities that do not meet this general standard of care may be liable for nursing home abuse or neglect if a resident is harmed because of it. A Kansas City attorney at Foster Wallace can evaluate your nursing home abuse case and advise you of the best way to proceed.
Common Types of Nursing Home Negligence
1. Medical Negligence and Improper Care
Nursing homes are responsible for providing proper medical care, but when staff fail to monitor residents or ignore their medical needs, serious injuries can occur. Common examples include:
- Failure to diagnose or treat infections
- Administering the wrong medication or dosage
- Ignoring mobility assistance, leading to falls
- Failure to turn immobile residents, causing bedsores
2. Neglect of Basic Needs
Many nursing homes are understaffed, which can lead to residents being ignored. Basic needs such as food, water, hygiene, and clean living spaces may be neglected, leading to serious health complications.
3. Physical or Emotional Abuse
In some cases, nursing home staff members or other residents may engage in physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. Signs of abuse include unexplained bruises, fearfulness around staff, sudden changes in personality, or withdrawal from social activities.
4. Financial Exploitation
Elderly residents are often targets of financial abuse, with staff or administrators stealing money, forging signatures, or coercing residents into changing their wills or financial accounts.
5. Falls and Lack of Supervision
Nursing home residents are at a high risk for falls, particularly if they suffer from mobility issues or cognitive impairments such as dementia. If staff fail to provide assistance or install safety measures, falls can result in broken bones, head trauma, or permanent disability.
An experienced nursing home abuse lawyer in Kansas City can help you hold the facility accountable and pursue the compensation your family deserves.
Who Is Liable for Nursing Home Negligence?
If a nursing home fails to meet its duty of care, multiple parties may be held legally responsible, including:
- The nursing home facility and administrators
- Doctors, nurses, and caregivers who failed to provide proper care
- Third-party contractors, such as medical providers or maintenance companies
- Pharmaceutical providers responsible for medication errors
Our nursing home abuse lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation in Kansas City to determine who is at fault and hold them accountable for their negligence.
Compensation for Nursing Home Negligence Victims
If your loved one has suffered due to nursing home negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses (hospital stays, treatments, rehabilitation)
- Pain and suffering (physical pain, emotional trauma)
- Loss of quality of life
- Relocation costs (moving to a safer facility)
- Wrongful death damages if negligence led to a loved one’s passing
The nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Foster Wallace, LLC in Kansas City are committed to fighting for maximum compensation to help your family move forward.
Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
Changes in your loved one’s condition may signal nursing home abuse and neglect. The following are a few warning signs of nursing home abuse to look for:
- Inadequately explained bruises or injuries
- New bed sores
- Unexpected hospitalization
- Changes in mental status
- Fear of nursing home staff and changes in sociability
- Frequent falls
If you suspect that your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse or neglect in Kansas City, meet with our lawyers immediately.
Why Choose Foster Wallace for Your Nursing Home Negligence Case?
At Foster Wallace, LLC, we understand how devastating nursing home abuse can be. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to hold negligent nursing homes in Kansas City accountable and fight for justice on behalf of your loved one.
- Compassionate representation – We treat every case with care and personal attention.
- Proven track record – Our attorneys have successfully recovered compensation for victims of negligence.
- Aggressive legal advocacy – We fight for maximum compensation to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
Contact Kansas City Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys Michael Foster and Brian Wallace
If you or a loved one has experienced nursing home abuse in Kansas or Missouri, you need to speak with an experienced Kansas City nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Kansas City office directly at 816.249.2101 to schedule your free consultation.
