Are Kentucky and Louisville nursing homes liable when a patient is injured in a fall?  The risk of falling increases as we age, and a recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports between 50% and 75% of all falls occur in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility.  Nationally, nursing home facilities average between 2 and 3 falls per bed each year.  Who is responsible and liable for injuries to our beloved family members?

Many nursing homes across the State of Kentucky work diligently to prevent patient falls.  Not every patient fall or injury is the fault of the provider.  Unfortunately, in many cases the nursing home or skilled nursing facility is absolutely responsible for the fall and liable for the medical costs and other compensation based upon those injuries.

The nursing home may responsible due to neglect and the failure to plan and take steps to protect their patient who is a known fall risk.  There may be issues with bed heights or other issues in the patient’s room, such as well poor lighting, slippery floors and other conditions in the facility contributing to the fall and injury.

Even if the facility was not responsible for the fall they may be liable for the care and follow through which happens after a fall and injury.  Did the facility seek or provide immediate medical care and treatment?  Did they develop a documented plan to assist in recovery and ongoing care?  Have they complied with standards of care including proper care techniques, access to call buttons or the implementation of care alarms?

Are Kentucky and Louisville nursing homes liable when a patient is injured in a fall?  We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation.  Our personal injury attorneys each have decades of experience and will discuss what has happened and how to protect you and your loved one’s rights.