$150,000 Settlement for Inadequate Fall Prevention Measures Resulting in Death of Nursing Home Resident

Jean Vicoli, 93, was admitted to Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation following her fall, which resulted in a fractured femur and other injuries. A fall prevention care plan allegedly was put in place, including encouragement to call for assistance before moving about by walking.

The staff later noted that she was confused and had gait problems. She also had developed a sacral pressure sore.

Within a month of her admission, she fell twice. She suffered a traumatic head injury and fractured her arm. Vicoli’s pain increased, and her health continued to decline. She later died and was survived by her two children.

The Vicoli estate sued Attleboro Associates Ltd. and Wilmac Corp., alleging their choosing not to implement proper fall prevention measures that would have alleviated or limited the possibility of Vicoli’s injuries and death.

Before trial, the parties settled for $150,000. The attorney representing the Vicoli estate was Christopher Culleton.

Vicoli v. Attleboro Associates, No. 2023-00050 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Bucks County).

Kreisman Law Offices has been handling nursing home fall lawsuits, nursing home death cases, nursing home negligence lawsuits, and wrongful death cases for individuals, families and loved ones who have been harmed, injured or died as a result of the carelessness or negligence of a medical provider for more than 49 years in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Bolingbrook, Elgin, Aurora, North Barrington, Inverness, Glenview, Riverside, Morton Grove, Oak Lawn, Chicago (Rogers Park, Back of the Yards, Pilsen, Chinatown, Greek Town, Wrigleyville, North Lawndale, Andersonville), Deerfield, Orland Park, and Arlington Heights, Ill.

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