Georgia Nursing Home Negligence Attorney
The use of restraints in nursing homes may seem reasonable in many instances. Their use, however, is rightly restricted by law. The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 prohibits the use of physical and chemical restraints for the purpose of discipline or for the staff's convenience. They can be used only:
- To ensure the safety of the resident or other residents
- When a doctor writes an order detailing their use (except in emergencies)
If your loved one was injured or killed in a nursing home, assisted living facility or other care facility by the use of restraints, contact the Atlanta restraint injury lawyers of the law firm of Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance. We have handled dozens of nursing home injury cases, including fatal accidents and accidents involving restraints.
A Recent Case Demonstrates Our Ability to Handle Nursing Home Restraint Injury Cases
Our client's elder family member was restrained while living in a nursing home. Due to misuse of restraints and through the negligent absence of staff members during the period of restraint, the patient died from asphyxiation.
Our investigation of the case illustrated negligence and carelessness on the part of the nursing home staff. We thoroughly prepared the case using medical reports and police reports, and worked with economists and other experts to determine the value of the claim. Just prior to trial, we settled the case for $3.5 million.
Do not face a nursing home injury case, and nursing home defense attorneys, without experienced and caring legal help. Contact Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance for a free consultation.
