Seeking Justice Against Nursing Negligence in North Carolina
Nursing homes are responsible for providing residents with a standard level of medical care. Residents depend on doctors, nurses and caregivers to make medical decisions based on their patients' best interests. When a lapse in judgment results in serious injuries or wrongful death, nursing homes need to be held accountable for their negligence.
At Jackson & McGee, LLP, in Charlotte, North Carolina, we handle cases involving nursing home neglect and abuse. We are committed to seeking justice for victims of serious injuries that could have been prevented with adequate staffing.
The elder law attorneys at our practice can help your family stand firm against nursing home negligence. We will investigate allegations against a nursing home to determine if proper medical procedures were followed. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss your legal options.
Addressing Negligence by Physicians and Nurses
Nursing home residents are assumed to be in stable medical condition. Doctors meet with residents and review their medical charts only periodically. Overall, nurses are tasked with providing daily care for residents.
Nursing homes are expected to have a certain number of nurses on staff daily to meet residents' pressing needs. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed, leading to serious injuries and wrongful death, including:
Doctors rely on nursing homes to notify them when a resident's medical condition starts declining. If lack of communication results in a serious injury, we will seek damages against the facility for nursing negligence.
Proving Fault
The lawyers at our firm will interview former nurses and staff members to help substantiate any claims against a nursing home. Our legal team will also review a nursing home's timecards to determine if the facility was regularly staffed at the right level. We will gather as many facts as possible to prove fault in cases involving nursing negligence.
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