Nursing Home Fall Cases

September 30, 2026

$14.7 Million Jury Verdict in Inadequate Care, Monitoring at Nursing Home

Horace Brakes Jr. suffered from various medical conditions and cognitive changes. He was unable to care for himself and was admitted to Krystal Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation.

During this admission, he suffered from pressure wounds, infections, malnutrition and dehydration. He later died.

The Brakes’ estate sued the nursing home’s licensee and management company, alleging claims for wrongful death and survival. The estate alleged that the defendants chose not to prevent physical injury, properly assess and prevent skin breakdown, provide appropriate hygiene, prevent falls and inform his family of the changes in his medical condition.

September 29, 2026

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

by Robert Kreisman

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.

September 21, 2026

$200,000 Settlement Reached in Failure to Properly Assess a Nursing Home Resident’s Skin Condition

by Robert Kreisman

Frances Weissman, 79, was admitted to Kyffin Grove Nursing Home. At the time, she required assistance with activities of daily living and nursing care due to her medical history, which included peripheral vascular disease.

While Weissman was at this facility, her medical condition declined. She suffered multiple falls. After experiencing hypoxia and shortness of breath, Weissman was admitted to a hospital where she was diagnosed with having pressure sore injuries.

Weissman later returned to Kyffin Grove Nursing Home but developed new necrotic pressure sore wounds. She was taken to a hospital and discharged to another facility where she died within two months of that admission.

November 18, 2025

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

by Robert Kreisman

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.

June 16, 2025

$261,500 Settlement in Nursing Home Failure to Prevent Patient Falls

by Robert Kreisman

Eleanor Kalai was admitted to St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital after having surgery for a fractured femur. When she was admitted, she was suffering from impaired cognition and required help with activities of daily living.

Approximately six months after her admission, she fell and dislocated her left shoulder. She also fell out of her wheelchair approximately three weeks later in the presence of a facility employee.

Kalai’s estate sued St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital, alleging that Kalai had been improperly monitored and assisted. The lawsuit also claimed the defendant rehab hospital chose not to implement a fall prevention plan.

December 7, 2023

$175,000 Settlement in Failure to Treat Pressure Sores at Nursing Home

by Robert Kreisman

Sonia Godfrey was a recovering heart surgery patient who was transferred from the hospital to Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. At the time of her admission, she was noted to have pressure ulcers on her sacrum and right thigh.

While residing at the nursing home, she suffered a fall, with no known witnesses, which required her return to the hospital. It was at the hospital that her pressure ulcers persisted. Godfrey was later admitted to a long-care facility; she unfortunately passed away.

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of Godfrey’s estate against Centennial Healthcare LLC and Temple University Hospital Inc., alleging that both entities chose not to adopt the accepted protocols to prevent falls and that they incorrectly assessed Godfrey’s pressure sores. In addition, it was alleged that the defendants failed to timely diagnose and properly treat the pressure ulcers.

August 31, 2023

$4.25 Million Settlement in Nursing Home Resident Fall Lawsuit

by Robert Kreisman

Doe allegedly suffered a series of falls at Roe Nursing Home. He was diagnosed as having a serious head injury. Doe later died; his death was allegedly caused by these falls.

A lawsuit was filed against an undisclosed defendant nursing home and its parent company alleging administrator and corporate negligence. The lawsuit sought punitive damages.

Before trial, the parties settled for $4.25 million.

May 23, 2023

$325,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death of Nursing Home Resident Whose Condition Deteriorated After Fall

by Robert Kreisman

Ms. Doe, 93, suffered from dementia and lived at the Roe Care Center. Her condition necessitated that she receive extensive assistance with transfers to and from her recliner, including when she needed to use the bathroom.

When Ms. Doe called for assistance, two aides allegedly responded and used the recliner to raise her to a standing position. The aide then allegedly assisted Ms. Doe to the bathroom and brought her back to the recliner. She was left in a standing position. The aide did not assist Ms. Doe in getting back into her chair.

As a result, Ms. Doe fell and fractured her left leg, which required surgery. The procedure left Ms. Doe bedridden and completely immobile, which in turn led to the development of pressure sores.

May 20, 2022

$75,000 Nursing Home Settlement for Failure to Implement Fall Protection Measures

by Robert Kreisman

John Tsucalas, 76, suffered from dementia and was admitted to Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Just two weeks later, he fell in his room, striking his head and his right hip. He was transferred to a hospital for treatment and died ten days later.

The cause of death was determined to be a blunt impact right hip fracture. Tsucalas’s estate sued the nursing home, alleging claims for wrongful death and survival. The Tsucalas estate asserted that the nursing home had chosen not to implement fall protection measures or properly supervise him.

Before trial, the parties settled for $75,000.

May 5, 2022

$250,000 Settlement in Insufficient Staffing Lawsuit Against Nursing Home

by Robert Kreisman

Shirley Liebenguth lived at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, a facility operated in part by the local county government. She was morbidly obese and required assistance with basic mobility and total assistance with transfers.

When a certified nursing assistant allegedly attempted to move her, she fell to the floor and suffered bilateral fractured femurs.

Liebenguth was brought to a nearby hospital where she suffered cardiac arrest and passed away. She was survived by her two brothers.