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… Continue Reading
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Determining The Type Of Fracture A Person Has Sustained Can Reveal If Nursing Home Abuse Is Responsible
Posted in Broken Bones, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Falls, Nursing Home InjuryAs 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… Continue Reading