Case Result

Nursing Home Malpractice-Confidential

Roe was admitted for rehab following a stroke.  She had limited bed mobility and was incontinent.  A nursing aide was bathing her in her bed and changing her brief and positioned her onto the edge of the bed.  The aide discovered she did not have a clean brief and went in search for one, leaving Roe on the edge of the bed.  Roe tumbled out of bed, breaking multiple ribs, her clavicle and elbow.  Roe suffered considerable pain and loss of use of her elbow.  Parties settled for a substantial amount prior to trial.