If you notice something odd or suspect that your loved one has fallen victim to nursing home abuse, you have a right to question staff members and administrators and to launch a full investigation if necessary. You can also enlist outside support from patient advocates, law enforcement agencies or legal representatives.
There is no excuse for substandard care or nursing home abuse in an SNF in this state or any other. A patient has a right to quality care and is protected with the rights shown in the following list:
Since you can’t be with your loved one around the clock, it is important to closely observe his or her mental and physical condition, as well as the overall environment at the SNF and the way staff members behave in your presence. It is also helpful to ask questions if you correspond with your loved one by phone, text messaging or virtual chats. If something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and investigate further.
Sadly, there have been many fatalities in California and across the country in connection with nursing home abuse incidents. By taking swift action to investigate suspicious issues, you may be saving your loved one’s life. If your family member has suffered injury or illness because of mistreatment in an SNF, he or she can seek financial recovery for damages.
Liability for nursing home abuse may extend beyond one staff member. SNF administrators and others who have an obligation to keep your loved one safe and failed may also be accountable for their actions in civil court. Every nursing home patient deserves respect and care in accordance with state laws and accepted safety standards of the industry.
]]>The fatal car accident took place on Interstate 80 in the wee hours of a Sunday morning. The chain of events started when an SUV stopped in one of the interstate’s lanes for no reason. A blue Honda then crashed into the back of the SUV. The 25-year-old female driver of the blue Honda got out of her vehicle just before it was struck by a grey Honda.
This second collision also caused one of the vehicles involved to strike the 25-year-old woman, who was later transported to a hospital before sadly passing away. The driver of the gray Honda was also taken to a hospital after claiming he was hurt, and then he was subsequently placed under arrest for allegedly driving under the influence. Although the SUV driver escaped the incident without suffering any harm, law enforcement officials arrested him as well for suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Losing a loved one is possibly the most difficult experience anyone can face. This can especially be true in situations where the deceased was an innocent victim to another party’s reckless and negligent actions, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Fortunately, there is help and support readily available to those surviving family members who are suffering through the aftermath of a fatal car accident. A successfully litigated wrongful death claim can bring relief by providing monetary damages to account for pain and suffering along with many end-of-life expenses.
]]>On May 19, 2019, a solo vehicle left the travel way and struck this same 18-inch-wide steel pole, killing the driver, 18-year-old Taleah Montanez. Neither Ms. Montanez’s, nor Mr. Butler, should have died in these collisions.
The City of Concord, owner of the steel pole and property upon which it is located installed the Extinguishable Message Sign and the unguarded, non-breakaway pole too close to the high-speed roadway in 2001. The City of Concord should have designed and installed the pole at least 30 feet from the roadway, as highway design standards require, and/or shielded the pole with a guardrail.
The San Francisco trial attorneys of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP, currently representing the loved ones of Ms. Montanez against defendants City of Concord and the sign designer, have alleged defendants negligently designed and located the sign and its pole, creating a dangerous condition of public property.
If you or someone you loved has been injured or negligently killed on or off public property, contact the attorneys of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP at 415.421.7995 or www.aswllp.com.
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