A woman is filing a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that her husband's death was the result of nursing home negligence.
Shirley Osburn says her husband, John Osburn, was a resident in a nursing home in the summer of 2009. She claims that her husband was the victim of various forms of abuse during his time at the nursing facility.
A complaint filed in local court on June 23, 2009, stated that her husband had suffered neglect, abuse, and poor care, all of which were to blame for serious injuries - according to the complaint.
According to the lawsuit, Osburn's husband developed serious injuries and illnesses as a result of the abuse such as dehydration, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. She says that nursing home staff failed to provide quality care and a safe environment for her husband.
The lawsuit says that because of the nursing home's negligent care, the plaintiff's husband suffered a deteriorating mental and physical condition during his residency at the nursing home.
The plaintiff is seeking punitive damages, as well as compensatory damages.
Unfortunately, abuse and negligence in nursing homes is increasing throughout the country. Nursing homes are trusted to provide professional and quality care for elderly loved ones, and when they don't, it is important that these facilities are held accountable for their actions.
If you believe a loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or negligence, please contact the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce Fagel & Associates for a free legal consultation.
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