Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If your loved one suffered a serious fall — hip fracture, head injury, or death — in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you may have a claim for neglect. Federal regulations require facilities to assess fall risk and implement prevention plans. Siddons Law Firm reviews nursing home fall cases. Call (610) 255-7500.
Key Takeaways
- Falls are the leading cause of serious injury and death in nursing homes. Federal rules require each resident to have a written fall-prevention care plan.
- Hip fracture settlements commonly range from $150,000 to $1 million+ per claim. Wrongful death falls reach $1M-$3M+.
- Red flags: repeated unwitnessed falls, failure to implement bed/chair alarms, understaffing, failure to assist with toileting, and no change to the care plan after prior falls.
Who May Qualify
- Your loved one fell while in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
- The fall resulted in fracture, head injury, hospitalization, or death.
- Facility records show missed or inadequate fall-prevention measures.
Compensation Available
- Medical expenses (surgery, rehab, long-term care)
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death damages
- Punitive damages for repeat or egregious understaffing
Why Choose Our Firm
Siddons Law Firm represents fall victims and their families throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD with the support of nationally recognized elder-abuse co-counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The facility said it was just an “accident.” Is that a defense?
Not if fall-prevention measures weren’t in place. “Accidents” in a regulated facility frequently indicate failure of the required care plan.
What if my loved one has fallen multiple times?
Repeated falls without care-plan changes are strong evidence of neglect and often raise punitive damages.
Start Your Fall Case
Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Serving PA, NJ, NY, and MD.