Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California
elderly fall in hospital
My father was admitted to hospital after suffering a siezer
while there he attempted to climb out of bed and fell breaking his wrist.He suffers from early dementia but lives alone and has never fallen at home and takes care of himself with help from caregiver.he also fell a second time within a six hour period at same as above. The hospital did apply a sitter after second fall,but claims no responsility for either incident.I am his legal conservator and hospital was given copy of such.please advise.My father will need constant help now with his condition . thanks
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: elderly fall in hospital
Hospitals and Nursing Homes have a responsiblity to identify patients who are at a risk for fall and are liable when they do not. Depending on the facts, this may constitue Elder Abuse/Neglect under Welfare & Institutions Code Sections 15600 et seq.
Joel Selik
www.seliklaw.com
800-894-289
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