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Nun’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Nursing Home

It was reported last week that the family of a New York nursing home resident who died of a fractured skull when a 200-pound closet fell on her, has sued the nursing home, alleging that its gross negligence and recklessness caused the woman’s death. The complaint does not seek a specific amount of damages. Fines have already been levied against the home by state regulators in connection with the incident, and the Attorney General is apparently investigating possible criminal charges.

The complaint alleges that there were two previous incidents in which a closet unit had tipped over on to residents, but the home did not arrange for similar units to be bolted to the wall. Essentially, it is alleged that the home was aware of the danger of closets tipping over, but took no steps to prevent future incidents.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence in Oregon or Washington, please contact us for a free consultation.

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Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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