State Doesn't Buy Claim That Patient's Leg Spontaneously Broke
When it comes to prosecuting cases involving fractures of unknown origin, one of the primary defenses proposed by nursing homes is that the fracture was simply "spontaneous". In other words, due to the patient's weakened state, the bone likely fractured simply as a result of the person's own weight, taking a particular type of medication or as a result of their own movement that may have put awkward pressure on a particular area. While there indeed may be situations where fractures occur for the reasons mentioned above, many experts in the medical community will agree that such instances of spontaneous...
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Determining The Type Of Fracture A Person Has Sustained Can Reveal If Nursing Home Abuse Is Responsible
As we age, our bones become weaker and are more susceptible to dangerous bone breaks. This is because older bones form small cracks more easily, which makes bone breaks more likely. In order to prevent dangerous bone breaks-- and to help determine fractures that may be the result from situations involving nursing home abuse-- it is helpful to understand the types of fractures and what causes them. Common types of bone fractures include: Stress fracture Spontaneous fracture Compression fracture Traumatic fracture Stress Fracture Stress fractures are actually tiny cracks in bones caused by overuse and repetitive motion. They occur mostly commonly...
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