Ohio Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
What to Do Following a Nursing Home Incident
To protect the
legal rights of nursing home residents and their families following injury or
death, it is generally wise to consult an experienced personal injury law firm
as soon as possible. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be
lost, and witnesses may forget important details.
If there has been an incident or injury, here are the steps you should
take to protect your loved one's safety and legal rights:
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers
of all witnesses.
- Photograph the scene where the injury occurred
and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are
generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries
other than the victim's personal physician or lawyer.
- Consult an experienced Ohio nursing home abuse
lawyer before answering questions from nursing home management or
insurance company representatives.
- Tell the victim's personal physician or
surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and
complaints. Be sure to report any changes in memory, increased confusion
or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses
relating to the incident.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive
experience handling nursing home abuse, neglect, injury and wrongful death
claims throughout Ohio. If requested, we will meet you--in your home or at the
nursing home, if necessary--to explain your legal rights and make suggestions
for immediate action on your claim.
