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Miami Nursing Home Fractures Lawyer

John Hopkins Medicine reports that bone density remains the same up until age 50, at which point our bone breakdown outpaces our bone formation. The result is lower bone density, increased risk of osteoporosis, which is a disease of frail bones, and potentially fractures. To make matters worse, a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that older adults who break a bone are at a higher risk of death for up to ten years. If you have an older family member or loved one who has suffered a broken bone at a nursing home facility, it is worth investigating to make sure it was not caused by abuse or neglect. Furthermore, if your loved one is complaining about an undiagnosed pain, it is possible that they have suffered from an undiagnosed fracture that is the source of the pain.A skilled Miami nursing home fractures lawyer at Freidin Brown, P.A  can help.

How Neglect and Abuse Can Lead to Fractures

Elderly patients in nursing homes are often dependent on the staff for help with activities such as getting out of bed, showering, walking down stairs, or lifting objects. It is up to the staff to help with these duties and if they neglect to provide the necessary care and attention, your loved one may try to attempt these tasks alone and fall. A certain movement may require more than one staff member to safely complete, but only one staff member will be available and again, injuries result. If a person is not given their medicine, is not receiving proper nutrition, or their physical therapy is neglected,  they can also become more unstable on their feet. What might simply bruise a young, healthy individual can cause severe fractures in an elderly patient. They may be helped off the floor without further examination for broken bones and the pain may continue undiagnosed. This is particularly the case if the patient is unable to verbalize the pain or the nurse is scared of being held responsible for the injury. If you are unsure of how your loved one became injured, it is time to ask more questions to the nursing home staff.

Types of Fractures

  • Traumatic fractures – These fractures are caused by injury such as falling. Elderly often experience traumatic fractures such as hip fractures, pelvic fractures, femur fractures, and wrist fractures.
  • Vertebral compression fractures – An action as simple as a cough or twisting motion can cause the vertebrae in an elderly patient to collapse, which is a compression fracture.
  • Stress fractures – These fractures are caused by repetitive motion and often occur in the lower extremities. They are common in elderly patients after a foot surgery but can just as easily be caused by a change in footwear or walking surface.

Contact an Experienced Nursing Home Attorney With Your Questions Today

If you suspect any mistreatment in a nursing care facility, it is critical that you follow-through with investigating the cause and level of care your loved one is getting.  The Miami attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A can help guide you through what steps to take and how to take legal action. Contact us today at 305-371-3666 to schedule your no-cost consultation.

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