Passing at a Nursing Home: What To Do, How To Know if It Was Nursing Home Abuse
If your loved one has recently passed away while living at a nursing home, this is a difficult time for you. Our hope is that we can make this process easier for you to navigate, both logistically and legally. In this article, we’ll detail what to do if your loved one has passed away at nursing home. You may find that you should call a nursing home negligence attorney.
Find out what happened
First, it depends on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s passing at a nursing home. If you don’t suspect any wrongdoing, the process is straightforward. You’ll have to go through the process of getting the death certificate and handling how the body is going to be dealt with.
If you suspect wrongdoing on the part of nursing home staff, such as negligence or abuse, it’s a much more complicated process. You’ll want to talk to a nursing home negligence attorney as soon as possible. Even if you don’t suspect wrongdoing, do a little investigating before you automatically accept the nursing home’s version of events that led to the death.
Understand your rights
Under the law, many things can constitute wrongdoing by the nursing home. Medical malpractice, negligence, and abuse can all lead to preventable deaths in nursing homes. Look for evidence of one or more of these things. You can talk to staff members, take photographs, or request records as long as you stay within your legal rights.
Talk to a nursing home negligence attorney
Dealing with a passing at a nursing home is never easy, and knowing what steps to take can make a major difference. At The Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo, we help families investigate suspicious deaths, gather critical evidence, and hold nursing homes accountable when negligence or abuse is involved. We also represent clients in nursing home injury, personal injury, and wrongful death cases with care and experience.
If you’ve experienced a loss at a nursing home and have concerns, contact us today to get trusted legal support during this difficult time.
