Dangerous Roommates a Serious Threat in Nursing Homes
Last week, a 50-year old man who suffers from dementia, pled not guilty of beating his nursing home roommate to death with a clock radio. Witnesses report seeing him standing outside his room with blood on his shoes and hands.
The roommate was a 77-year-old victim of Alzheimer's disease. Coroners report his injuries were consistent with being struck on the head with a clock radio. His family has filed a suit alleging nursing home negligence on the part of the All Faith Pavilion for pairing the two men together in a room.
According to officials, the nursing home has a history of public health violations, including at least two prior wrongful deaths linked to neglect. Although the roommate may have wielded the weapon, it is a sure thing that the nursing home is responsible for the elder man's death. When you put your loved one in a nursing home, you must be careful to learn as much as possible about his or her roommates, because in many cases the staff doesn't consider the possible ramifications of such placements.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of nursing home negligence, contact an experienced nursing home negligence lawyer at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
