A lawsuit is pending on behalf of a nursing home patient citing falls that caused injuries. The patient was allowed to fall three times leading to injuries each time. Injuries involved skin tears, a head laceration, skull fractures, and numerous hematomas from the final and most serious fall.
The family is seeking damages of $50,000 for expenses, plus a jury trial. The lawsuit claims the nursing home neglected the patient allowing him to fall and allowing him to suffer after the falls without providing proper care. For more, read the story.