People who place their loved ones in nursing homes naturally expect their family members to be taken care of in a reasonable manner. At times, however, nursing homes fail to fulfill this duty. When a resident suffers an injury due to a nursing home's carelessness, this is grounds for a nursing home neglect or abuse lawsuit in New Mexico.
Nursing home neglect, abuse claims may be filed in certain cases
Serious accident, like a fall, may cause traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of injury that impacts millions of Americans, including many in New Mexico, each year. Specifically, nearly 2.5 million visits to the emergency room were tied to TBI in 2010, and brain injury contributed to over 50,000 deaths. A serious accident, such as a fall or a car crash, could result in brain injuries.
Alleged nursing home neglect caused patient's choking death
When a loved one in New Mexico is hurt or dies while under the care of nursing home staff, this can be grounds for taking legal action. One man in another state recently passed away from choking while being taken care of in a nursing home. The man's family has decided to file a nursing home neglect suit against the facility.
Man suffers laceration due to alleged nursing home neglect
When a loved one in New Mexico is injured at a nursing home, depending on the circumstances, the nursing staff responsible for taking care of him or her may be held responsible for the injuries. In one recent out-of-state case involving alleged nursing home neglect, a Certified Nursing Assistant was charged with felony criminal neglect (two counts) after an elderly male resident of a nursing home was reportedly discovered with a deep cut in his leg. The injured resident is 79 years old.
The brain, serious injury and public health
Brain injuries in New Mexico can strike anybody at any time, being caused by a variety of accidents, such as an accident related to work or a vehicle accident. Unfortunately, serious injury to the brain can prevent a person from being able to lead a normal life. Some doctors say that traumatic brain injuries have become one of today's public health crises, affecting numerous people's behaviors, memory and moods.
