At Buckfire & Buckfire P.C we have the most experienced nursing home abuse attorneys. We represent residents, patients and their families against nursing homes who have been negligent in allowing resident falls and dropped patients. Often, patients suffer injuries when dropped from Hoyer Lifts during transfers at the Michigan nursing home. These injuries are completely preventable, but frequently happen because the medical staff is careless while using the lift when the resident is not properly secured in the lift.
The injuries suffered from a gurney fall in a Michigan nursing home are often very serious and can result in:
If your loved one suffered a fall from a Hoyer lift, you should family should seek a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility for the injuries suffered by the fall. These lawsuits often result in substantial settlements because of the serious nature of the injuries and the lengthy course of medical treatment and rehabilitation.
The statute of limitations for nursing home neglect lawsuits in Michigan is generally two years from the date of the incident. If you miss a deadline, your claim will be forever barred. To avoid missing a deadline, you should contact us immediately.
When your loved one suffers injuries in a Hoyer lift fall in a Michigan nursing home, call us to speak with one of our experienced attorneys about your case. You can also fill out the orange GET HELP NOW box on the right of the page to provide us your case information. Our team will start working on your case immediately, reviewing your entire medical chart to gather evidence necessary to prove and win your case.
Please contact us today for answers to more complex questions or questions specific to your case. The initial consultation is FREE.
