Baltimore Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers: $30 Million Lawsuit Against Nursing Home
July 20, 2015The family of a woman who died in August of 2014 is suing a Catonsville nursing home alleging medical negligence and severe neglect caused the death of their loved one. Video footage shot by the deceased’s daughter-in-law shows the woman wailing in pain for more than an hour while nursing home staff ignored her cries for help.
The patient, 85, was admitted to ManorCare Woodbridge Valley in July, 2014 for rehab after falling in her home. During her stay at the nursing home; however, her family claims she also suffered a fracture in her left arm and a dislocated right arm, both of which were unexplained by nursing home staff. The lawsuit also notes a number of discrepancies in the patient’s ManorCare chart.
During a visit in August, the woman’s daughter-in-law became concerned about the quality of treatment her mother-in-law was receiving. She began recording video of her mother-in-law moaning in pain and pleading for assistance to get to the bathroom. The video shows her daughter-in-law’s unsuccessful attempts to get aid for the ailing woman while the call light and alarm bell went unanswered for more than an hour. The patient died 30 hours after the video was shot, just 20 days after being admitted to the facility.
The video is a key piece of evidence because it directly contradicts the medical report written by the nursing staff that maintains the woman was not in pain. The family is seeking $30 million in damages, which equates to one million dollars for every hour their beloved family member was neglected. They say they hope the facility is shut down or has its license revoked so that no one else’s family member suffers as theirs did.
Baltimore Medical Negligence Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton Achieve Justice and Compensation for Victims of Nursing Home Neglect
For more 30 years, the Maryland medical malpractice lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton have been committed to helping families and victims of nursing home neglect and nursing home abuse achieve justice and compensation for the harm they have suffered. If you suspect someone you love has been injured or died as a result of nursing home neglect, call the experienced and highly skilled Baltimore nursing home neglect lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton to schedule a free consultation. A compassionate and knowledgeable member of our legal team is available to answer your questions 24-hours a day by calling 800-547-4LAW (4529) or you can contact us online.
