Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Burn Injuries
Nursing homes are required to maintain a safe and secure environment. When they are inadequately staffed, residents are prone to serious injuries that could have been prevented.
At Jackson & McGee, LLP, we vigorously hold nursing homes accountable for negligent actions in North Carolina. If a loved one suffered a burn injury from lack of care at a nursing home, we will help your family fight for justice.
Nursing homes are known to cut corners to increase their profit margins. The elder law attorneys at our firm will seek damages against a nursing home if budget cuts affected a loved one's safety. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss your legal options.
Inadequate Staffing Leading to Serious Burn Injuries
Jackson & McGee, LLP, combines the work of two experienced trial lawyers — Gary W. Jackson and Sam McGee — who handle cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. We have a firm understanding of the staffing levels nursing homes are required to maintain.
When federal regulations are overlooked, residents can suffer serious injuries. In many circumstances, nursing homes are understaffed, with staff members scrambling to care for several residents simultaneously. Caregivers and nurses have been known to leave residents unattended while smoking or bathing in scalding hot water. In a split second, a lapse of judgment can result in extensive, serious burn injuries.
Representing Victims of Building Fires
Our legal team has proven fault in nursing homes' negligence during fire emergencies. We consult fire safety experts and investigators to determine the cause of nursing home fires. The attorneys at our firm have the skills to prove if any careless actions caused the life-threatening fire.
We also seek to understand how the nursing home responded to the emergency. Our firm's lawyers investigate to determine if the nursing home had a plan to account for the residents' medical needs. We take our work a step further to gauge if enough staff members were available to evacuate residents. Our detailed approach helps us hold nursing homes accountable for any negligence.
Take Action — Contact Us Today
To talk with an attorney about a nursing home injury, contact our firm's trial lawyers online or at 704-246-3295 or toll free at 866-753-6982. We offer free initial consultations and accept cases on a contingency basis.
