$414,600 Settlement in Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Measures at Nursing Home

William Dyer was admitted to Cliveden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. At the time of his admission, he suffered from epilepsy, neuropathy and left foot drops among other medical issues.

The following month, Dyer had an unwitnessed fall and fractured his left femur. As a result, he required surgery.

Dyer sued Cliveden Operating LLC, and the owner and operator, Bedrock Care, alleging they chose not to provide sufficient monitoring and implement fall prevention measures.

The defendants should have provided an individualized care plan and more frequent observations, the Dyer complaint maintained.

Before trial, the parties settled for more than $414,600.

The attorney successfully handling this matter was Christopher Culleton.

Dyer v. Cliveden Operating, LLC, No. 2210-01157 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Phila County).

Kreisman Law Offices has been handling nursing home negligence cases, nursing home fall cases, nursing home bedsore lawsuits and nursing home abuse lawsuits 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 50 years in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Flossmoor, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, South Holland, Blue Island, Homewood, Highland Park, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook, Wheeling, Chicago (Lincoln Square, Lakeview, West Town, Old Town, Wrigleyville, Hyde Park, Bronzeville, South Shore, River North, Rogers Park, Albany Park), Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Bensenville, Joliet, Waukegan, Aurora, Wheaton and Hinsdale, Ill.

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