Not all Deaths Are Inevitable:
Wrongful Death in St. Louis, Missouri, Nursing Homes
It is common for elderly, infirm adults to pass away in a nursing home. The vast majority of these deaths are natural and peaceful. Some, however, result from negligence and abuse. If a loved one has recently passed away in a nursing home and you have not received a satisfactory explanation of what caused the death, you should speak with a lawyer.
The Dreesen Law Firm focuses their practice on nursing home abuse, wrongful death, railroad and trucking cases. With more than 15 years of trial litigation experience, Matthew Dreesen can help you present a strong case and hold the nursing home accountable for any harm their negligence may have cause your loved one.
To schedule a free consultation, call 314.480.3379 or contact our offices online.
Unexplainable Causes of Death
If the nurses and staff at the nursing home can't give a satisfactory cause of death for your loved one, that alone should be enough to raise a red flag. This is especially true if your loved one entered the nursing home in a reasonably healthy condition and passed away shortly thereafter.
Many individuals suffer wrongful deaths in nursing homes because of untreated diseases or even malnutrition. Some die from medication errors and even from overdoses when nurses administer heavy sedation to keep residents from being a bother. Some die from complications after a nurse tries to transport them improperly and they fall and suffer fractures. Some simply die when neglect leads to infected bedsores and decubitus ulcers.
Investigating these events can be a painful process, but if you discover that your loved one suffered a wrongful death, you may be able to hold them responsible and prevent them from continuing to make the same mistakes.
To schedule a free initial consultation with elder care attorney Matthew Dreesen, call us today at 314.480.3379 or contact our offices online.
