Nursing Home Fall Attorney

Mintz Law Firm has worked with families throughout Colorado who have been devastated by preventable nursing home falls. Founded by David J. Mintz, who has more than 35 years of experience representing injured people, and led by managing attorney Eric C. Staton, who brings over 15 years of personal injury experience, our firm is built on one principle: we view our clients as people, not numbers. If negligence contributed to your family member's fall, we may be able to help you pursue the justice you deserve.

The Scope of Nursing Home Fall Injuries

Falls are one of the most serious safety risks facing nursing home residents today. According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, nearly 39,000 older adults died from unintentional falls in 2021, making falls the leading cause of injury death among adults 65 and older. In nursing home settings, the risks are even more concentrated, as residents often have mobility limitations, cognitive impairments, or chronic health conditions that make a fall far more dangerous.

The injuries resulting from these falls are frequently severe, with hip fractures among the most common outcomes. Older adults often require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation, and can significantly reduce long-term quality of life. Other serious outcomes can include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and, in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. Understanding the full scope of harm is critical when evaluating whether a facility failed in its duty of care.

Common Causes of Falls in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are legally and ethically obligated to maintain safe environments for residents. When those obligations are ignored, falls happen. Some of the most frequent contributing factors include the following:

• Understaffing: Turnover in these facilities is high, resulting in too few staff members to monitor residents or assist with transfers.
• Improper training: Caregivers may not be properly trained, leaving them ill-equipped to care for patients with mobility or balance issues.
• Environmental hazards: Wet floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, or cluttered walkways are a few examples of preventable dangers in nursing homes.
• Medication mismanagement: Sedating medications prescribed without adequate monitoring can contribute to a fall.
• Lack of assistive equipment: No bed rails, grab bars, or call buttons within reach puts residents in greater danger of falls.

These failures often result from systemic negligence within a facility and may affect many residents. If any of these circumstances contributed to a fall injury, there may be a strong basis for a legal claim. Our attorneys also handle related cases involving bed sores and other forms of nursing home neglect.

What Compensation May Cover After a Fall

The financial and personal toll of a nursing home fall can be significant, particularly when serious injuries require ongoing care. Compensation in these cases may help cover a range of damages, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and the expense of assistive devices or long-term care modifications. Damages may also account for pain and suffering, the emotional distress caused by the incident, and loss of enjoyment of life.

In cases where a fall leads to death, surviving family members may also have grounds for a wrongful death claim. Our team conducts a thorough review of every case to determine the full extent of damages and ensure that nothing is overlooked. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Why Legal Representation Matters in These Cases

Nursing home facilities and their insurance carriers are typically well-prepared to defend against injury claims. Without legal representation, families are often left navigating a complex process with little leverage. An attorney can gather medical records, interview witnesses, consult with experts, and build a comprehensive case for you.

Our team has seen firsthand how challenging it can be for families to hold facilities accountable. These cases often involve corporate entities and multiple layers of insurance, which is why experience matters. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients throughout Colorado, including a $2.7 million settlement in a premises liability case handled by Eric C. Staton. Cases involving slip and fall injuries share many legal principles with nursing home fall claims, and our attorneys bring the same thorough approach to every case we take on.

Contact Mintz Law Firm After a Nursing Home Fall

A nursing home fall is never something families should have to figure out alone, especially when negligence is involved. Mintz Law Firm has the experience, resources, and commitment to hold facilities accountable for the harm caused to residents in their care. Our attorneys have collectively recovered more than $20 million annually for injured clients, and we treat every client with the individual attention their case deserves.

If your family member has been injured in a nursing home fall, or if you have questions about your options, we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible. The sooner our team can review the facts, the better positioned you are to pursue compensation. Fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation today.