Several years ago my office represented an elderly woman who suffered a broken arm related to a fall at an assisted living facility. The severity of the fracture required the application of a cast to align the bones. A round of physical therapy also ensued after removal of the cast. Despite the efforts of the… Continue Reading
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Some Nursing Homes Seem To Have A ‘Wait And See’ Approach When It Comes To Getting Medical Treatment For Their Injured Patients
Posted in Broken BonesA news story regarding a 12-hour delay in obtaining medical treatment for an injured patient caught my attention– not necessarily due to the horrible injuries the patient sustained– but due to the staffs’ sluggish response to the injured patient with two broken legs and a fractured shoulder. The 76-year-old patient fell and sustained her injuries… Continue Reading