Attorneys at Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC, have more than 40 years of combined experience in taking legal action against health care companies and administrators who neglect their duties in the name of profitability. We have the skills and resources to rigorously investigate serious personal injury and wrongful death claims that may involve:

• Failure to reposition bedridden patients as needed to prevent potentially life-threatening bedsores – a condition also commonly related to malnutrition and dehydration
• Inadequate supervision that enables serious falls by residents known to be susceptible to falling
• Failure to seek timely, qualified medical attention for a resident who becomes ill or has a worsening condition

The level of care promised and the conditions that family members see when selecting a care facility sometimes do not reflect the reality of what happens behind closed doors. Serious violations of the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act and other applicable laws can include insufficient staffing, background-checking procedures and training. Far too often, corners are cut to control costs at the grave expense of residents’ health and well-being.