Mission Skilled Nursing & Sub-Acute Care Facility Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Elderly Resident Died In Suspected Homicide Involving Roommate

pexels-rdne-stock-project-6519848SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA (July 25, 2024) – The family of a 98-year-old woman at the Mission Skilled Nursing & Sub-Acute care facility has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

The incident took place on December 13, 2023. A 98-year-old woman was violently attacked by her 79-year-old roommate.

She was viciously attacked with a 32-inch cane. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the woman.

The lawsuit against the facility argues that the assailant had a documented history of violence. A full investigation into the assault at the Mission Skilled Nursing & Sub-Acute care facility remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Santa Clara County Nursing Home Deaths

Nursing home residents may suffer from all types of abuse and neglect. According to Cureus, “Elder abuse can present in many forms, including physical abuse, psychological/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. Many studies estimate that about 10% of all people over the age of 65 experience some form of abuse.” There are a number of measures that nursing homes should take in order to prevent abuse.

  • Nursing homes should thoroughly vet all employees.
  • Nursing homes should investigate all instances of misconduct.
  • Nursing homes should follow all state and federal regulations.

All nursing homes have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to keep residents safe. They must protect residents from foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protection from assaults against other residents. If a nursing home has evidence to believe that a resident is at risk, they must take action. When a nursing home shows indifference to a safety risk to a resident, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any nursing home death.

  • Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
  • Medical records should be preserved.
  • Surveillance footage should be sought.
  • A nursing home abuse attorney should be contacted.

Homicides in nursing homes are nearly always preventable. The incidents almost never happen out of the blue. What is far more common is that deadly attacks are followed by a series of smaller incidents. But nursing homes may fail to see the warning signs that an inmate is at risk. The family of a person who died in a nursing home setting may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Investigating Santa Clara County Nursing Home Deaths

We at the Sehat Law Firm were deeply concerned to hear about this Santa Clara County nursing home death. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken in order to prevent similar incidents down the road.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Santa Clara County nursing home? You may have legal recourse. Our team of nursing home abuse attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that nursing home residents are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (949) 825-5200.

 

 

 

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