Redlands Nursing Home Falls Lawyer
A fall is a serious accident that could end a senior citizen’s life. People over the age of 65 are more likely than others to suffer severe, life-threatening injuries from a fall accident, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. If you believe a nursing home or one of its employees is responsible for your loved one’s fall, speak to our Redlands elder abuse lawyer Joel Bryant. He may be able to help your loved one recover compensation. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
What Makes Joel Bryant the Right Choice?
He is actively involved in protecting seniors’ rights. On top of being a California elder abuse attorney, Joel has served on the Board of Directors for senior community centers, worked as a guest lecturer for senior legal issues, and was on the Board of the Senior Housing Corporation.
He has the resources and experience to handle nursing home fall cases. Joel can take any defendant to trial in San Bernardino County in pursuit of the best possible outcome. He always goes the extra mile on behalf of his clients.
In Their Own Words
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"Mr. Bryant and his staff were always available to answer our questions and concerns."Eugenia A.
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"Joel used creativity and attention to details of complex corporate matters to move the case to settlement within six months of filing."Robert H.
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"They were very professional, honest, compassionate, and supportive."Brent R.
Common Causes of Nursing Home Falls
Falls in nursing homes in Southern California are often not accidents. They are typically preventable when the nursing home and its staff members take certain precautions. When a nursing home fails to uphold its duties of care in regard to the safety of its residents, fall accidents and other traumas can occur. Attorney Joel Bryant is passionate about seeking financial compensation for clients after harmful falls that stem from neglect, carelessness, or resident abuse.
- Slippery, wet, or freshly waxed floors
- Spills or food debris
- Uneven floors or cracked sidewalks
- Leaks or standing water
- Lack of warning signs
- Slippery shoes
- Obstacles in walkways
- Torn rugs or carpets
- Defective mobility assistive devices
- Lack of bed rails
- Improper transitions
- Low lighting
- Intentional elder abuse
If another nursing home would have done more to prevent the resident from falling, the establishment in charge of caring for your loved one may be liable for his or her accident. A nursing home will be vicariously liable for the negligence of its employees as well, in most situations. Whether you know negligence caused your loved one’s fall or need an attorney to investigate the cause of the accident, contact us to start your case with a free consultation.
When to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
A nursing home can be negligent in many ways that increase the chances of a slip or trip and fall accident on the premises. The establishment may be financially responsible for these accidents based on California’s premises liability laws. If a nursing home employee intentionally pushes an elderly resident down as a form of physical abuse, the nursing home could also be liable for damages. In either case, an elder abuse lawyer could help a victim pursue justice and compensation. Hiring a Redlands nursing home abuse lawyer could make it easier to hold the correct defendant accountable.
