Columbus Ohio Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
What to Do Following a Nursing Home Incident
To protect the legal rights of nursing home residents and their families following injury or death, it is generally wise to consult an experienced personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and witnesses may forget important details.
If there has been an incident or injury, here are the steps you should take to protect your loved one's safety and legal rights:
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
- Photograph the scene where the injury occurred and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries other than the victim's personal physician or lawyer.
- Consult an experienced Ohio nursing home abuse lawyer before answering questions from nursing home management or insurance company representatives.
- Tell the victim's personal physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report any changes in memory, increased confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the incident.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive experience handling nursing home abuse, neglect, injury and wrongful death claims throughout Ohio. If requested, we will meet you--in your home or at the nursing home, if necessary--to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim.
