No Injuries in Nursing Home Fire, Thanks to Visitor
In neighboring Ohio, residents of a nursing home outside of Columbus, Ohio escaped a potentially deadly fire thanks to the astute action of a visitor. A woman who was visiting her friend at the nursing home smelled smoke and called 911. Her quick action was crucial to making sure that her friend and other wheelchair-bound residents were able to make their way out of the home without injury.
This event calls attention to another Ohio nursing home that is being sued by a former resident, who claims that nursing home neglect forced her to have surgery. While at the home rehabilitating from a hip fracture, she developed a bedsore and infection that reached the bone. In addition, an inspection report of the home found nine deficiencies in health care and five fire safety violations.
Fire safety violations are a dangerous combination of nursing home neglect and dangerous premises. By failing to maintain fire safety at the nursing home, operators can potentially cause the wrongful death of many residents who are unable to evacuate the home quickly enough.
If you fear the Philadelphia nursing home where your loved one lives is unsafe, contact an experienced nursing home neglect attorney at Pomerantz, Perlberger, and Lewis, LLP today for a free initial consultation.
