Memory Care Facility Accident Lawyers

Our memory care facility accident lawyers are here to help if your loved one suffered an accident.

If your loved one got hurt in an accident at their memory care facility, you could potentially recover compensation for your losses. Your family’s damages may include medical expenses, out-of-pocket costs, awards for pain and suffering, and more.

A lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you hold a memory care facility accountable for negligence by:

Gathering the evidence to prove your claim
Assessing your losses
Pursuing full and fair compensation on your behalf

Damages in a Memory Care Facility Accident Case

If a memory care facility has failed your loved one, causing them pain, emotional distress, and financial losses, you could potentially hold the facility accountable and recover damages.

The potentially recoverable damages in this type of case may include:

Your loved one’s current and future medical bills
Other out-of-pocket expenses
Pain and suffering
Disability
Loss of enjoyment of life
Other non-economic damages

If your loved one passed away due to an accident at a memory care facility, you may be able to recover the following damages in a wrongful death case:

Funeral and burial costs
Pre-death medical care
Loss of companionship
Other non-economic damages

Note that the specific damages that may be available to you depend on the nature of your case and the laws of your state. A lawyer from our firm can help you identify all potentially recoverable damages in your case.

How Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Can Help You

Standing up against a memory care facility can be challenging. However, you do not have to fight for compensation on your own.

Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can work to prove negligence and fight for a fair settlement on your behalf. Our team can:

Analyze and research the facts of your loved one’s accident comprehensively
Determine the liability party
Gather evidence, such as a memory care facility’s records
Negotiate for an out-of-court settlement with insurance companies
Present your case on trial if necessary

For a free legal consultation with a Memory Care Facility Accidents Lawyer serving nationwide, call (800) 842-6336

Memory Care Facility Responsibilities

In general, memory care environments should be free of hazards that could contribute to accidents and injuries. Facilities should also have an adequate number of qualified and trained staff available to assist residents with specific dementia-related needs.

If a memory care facility fails to ensure a safe environment for residents or neglects their individual needs, causing accidents, injuries, and financial losses, they could be liable for victims’ damages.

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AccidentsThat Could Lead to an Insurance Claim or Lawsuit

Residents in memory care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to accidents due to their dementia-related health and cognitive problems. Some accidents that could lead to legal action include:

Accidents When Wandering and Eloping

Accordingto the Mayo Clinic, wandering is common in patients who have Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors with other forms of cognitive decline may also be prone to wandering or eloping.

Memory care facilities should take steps to ensure that residents with dementia cannot wander the facility or grounds unsupervised. The consequences of wandering can be devastating for a senior and may result in accidents such as:

Getting struck by a car
Becoming a victim of an assault or attack
Falls
Dehydration
Exposure to toxic or harmful chemicals
Drowning

In some cases, wandering and elopement can be fatal for a vulnerable senior with dementia.

Slip and Fall Accidents Due to Lack of Maintenance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls can cause injuries, death, and can reduce the ability of seniors to lead an independent life. Slip and falls can also lead to steep medical bills for surgeries, hospital stays, and rehabilitation therapies.

A memory care facility should take concrete steps to avoid and minimize fall risks for residents. Additionally, the facility should ensure the property is free of any hazards or dangerous conditions that could lead to residents tripping or slipping. Such conditions can include:

Wet floors
Inadequate lighting
Broken floorboards
Bulging carpets
Loose mats
Cluttered floors
Lack of anti-slip mats in showers and baths

If your relative suffered injuries due to a dangerous condition at their memory care facility, you might be able to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. A lawyer from our firm can manage this entire process on your behalf.

Accidents Due to General Neglect

Depending on their individual capabilities, seniors who require memory care may need assistance with various daily living tasks. While memory care facilities can allow some degree of independence, residents may require help with:

Personal hygiene
Meal service
Housekeeping and laundry service
Administering of medications
Monitoring of health conditions
Adequate supervision and assistance
Social activities and exercise

Neglecting the needs of residents can have detrimental consequences to their health and cause unnecessary accidents. For example, a resident with mobility issues who lacks adequate assistance or supervision can suffer injuries while trying to move around the facility unaided.

Mixing up medications or failing to monitor the medical conditions of residents can also have devastating consequences for their health. Residents may become frail and unsteady on their feet due to a lack of care or inadequate medication dosage.

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Other Forms of Memory Care Facility Negligence That May Support an Insurance Claim or Lawsuit

A facility could also potentially be liable for any damages your loved one suffered due to inadequate training or lack of qualifications of staff. Caregivers in memory care facilities generally have to undergo specific dementia-related training. A facility could also be negligent for other reasons, including but not limited to:

Negligent hiring of staff, such as a lack of background checks
Failing to employ adequate numbers of employees
Negligent security on the premises

If your loved one got hurt in an accident caused by a memory care facility’s negligence, a lawyer from our firm can help you fight for compensation.

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A lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can handle all of the legal work in your memory care facility accident case. Our firm works on a contingency-fee-basis. You will not have to worry about paying any upfront attorney’s fees in this arrangement. We only recover a fee if and when you recover compensation via a settlement or court award.

To learn more about our services and your options in a free case review with a member of our team, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 842-6336.