Injuries from Patient Wandering

Because many residents suffer from cognitive impairments, injuries from patient wandering are serious problems for nursing homes. “Wandering” is defined as straying into unsafe or unauthorized areas within the facility, while “elopement” is the term used when a resident who is unable to safely do so leaves the facility alone unsupervised or unnoticed. Statistics show that one of every five cognitively impaired nursing home residents were found to wander and more than 34,000 dementia patients stray from their homes or nursing homes every year.

Elopement can result in death in a number of ways. The individual may die of exposure from cold or dehydration from heat, lack of medication, falls, drowning in a nearby body of water or be struck by a car or even train. If a person who is incapable of protecting themselves wanders or elopes and is injured or killed, the facility may be liable.

Nursing home facilities are required to assess residents for wandering and elopement risks. If a nursing home resident is determined to be at risk for wandering and elopement, a care plan with preventative measures must be developed.

When the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home has been reached, families spend much time finding a facility they can trust to keep their loved one safe. Sadly, many families find out too late that their trust has been misplaced. Clark, Perdue & List Co, LPA understands nursing home abuse and neglect and the sense of betrayal and devastation families feel when a loved one dies as a result of nursing home neglect.

​Why Choose Clark, Perdue & List for Your Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Case?

At Clark, Perdue & List, we have an experienced nursing home negligence attorney in Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. We understand the complexities involved in these types of cases and have a track record of success in holding nursing homes accountable for their negligence.

Our nursing home neglect team will thoroughly investigate your case, gathering evidence and consulting with medical experts to build a strong argument on your behalf. We are dedicated to fighting for justice and compensation for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.

Our nursing home neglect attorney is compassionate and understanding towards our clients’ situations. We know that this is a difficult time for you and your family, so we strive to provide support and guidance throughout the legal process.

In addition to seeking justice for individual cases, our firm is also committed to bringing about systemic change in the nursing home industry. We believe that by holding facilities accountable for their actions, we can help prevent future abuse and neglect from occurring.

Advocating for Change

At our firm, we are dedicated to not only advocating for our clients, but also for the rights of all nursing home residents. We believe that every individual should have access to quality care and be treated with dignity and respect.

To help bring about change in the industry, we actively participate in advocacy efforts on both the local and national levels. This includes working with lawmakers to enact legislation that better protects vulnerable nursing home residents and collaborating with organizations that share our mission. Our nursing home neglect attorney also provides guidance and support to families navigating the complex legalities of long-term care.