A female resident of a nursing home, suffering from MS, lacked the capability to walk. As part of her care routine, the nursing staff utilized a Hoyer lift to assist her into the shower for bathing. Unfortunately, due to negligence and inattention on the part of the nursing staff, the patient was mistakenly dropped onto the shower floor. This incident led to a severe injury, notably a broken hip, which necessitated extensive surgical intervention and caused the patient significant discomfort. Armed with the expertise of appropriate nursing home specialists, our firm successfully secured a substantial settlement for the client prior to initiating a lawsuit.
Type of Nursing Home Negligence: Improper Use of Medical Equipment
Standard of Care Issues:
- Proper training and attentive use of Hoyer lift
- Ensuring patient safety during daily care routines
- Immediate response and provision of medical care after incidents