If you have placed someone you love in a Kansas City 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. 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 lawyers in Kansas City have a track record of success in securing maximum compensation for our clients.
Understanding Nursing Home Negligence in Kansas City
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. Foster Wallace can evaluate your 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.
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 Kansas City nursing home abuse lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation 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
Foster Wallace, LLC is 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
Why Choose Foster Wallace for Your Nursing Home Negligence Case?
At Foster Wallace, LLC, we understand how devastating nursing home abuse can be. Our team has the experience and resources to hold negligent nursing homes 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.
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Contact Kansas City Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers 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 nursing home neglect lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Kansas City office directly at 816.249.2101 to schedule your free consultation. If you’re not ready to talk, but still want to learn more about your rights, allow us to mail you a complimentary copy of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Claim: A Guide to the Legal Process in Kansas and Missouri.
