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Date: 13 November 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bowel Blockage | By: Sanga Turnbull
Bowel obstruction in nursing home residents is a medical emergency that often requires prompt attention. Yet, what if the underlying cause was not a mere accident but rather the result of inadequate hydration protocols? In such cases, the legal landscape offers options for families seeking justice. Below are some frequently asked questions that families often have when considering legal action for bowel obstruction due to hydration negligence in nursing homes.
Hydration negligence occurs when a nursing home fails to adequately monitor and provide for a resident's hydration needs, thereby leading to adverse health effects like bowel obstructions. This failure could be in the form of neglecting to offer fluids, ignoring signs of dehydration, or not having adequate hydration protocols in place.
Yes, if a nursing home’s lack of adequate hydration protocols directly leads to a resident's bowel obstruction or exacerbates an existing condition, you can potentially sue for negligence or malpractice.
Document everything. Take photographs of the resident's physical condition, gather medical records, and collect eyewitness accounts. An experienced attorney can guide you through this process, and may also employ expert witnesses to strengthen the case.
Yes, statutes of limitations for filing a lawsuit for medical negligence or personal injury is two years. In many cases, the clock starts ticking from the date of the incident or when the negligence was discovered. It is crucial to act promptly.
While every case is unique, damages could include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and possibly punitive damages if the negligence was particularly egregious.
Typically, the nursing home facility itself is held liable. However, in cases where a particular staff member’s gross negligence is evident, they may also be held individually liable.
Consult an experienced attorney specializing in nursing home negligence or medical malpractice. They can assess the specifics of your case, guide you on how to proceed, and help you gather the necessary evidence.
Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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