Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawyers 

The Heartbreaking Truth About Nursing Home Negligence 

Nothing can ever prepare you for losing a loved one. But when that loss happens because a nursing home failed to do its job? It’s heartbreaking. You put your trust in a facility, believing they’d offer a caring home. Instead, they leave them suffering. 

At Horn Wright, LLP, we know how overwhelming this is. If you're looking to hire one of the best law firms in America, we’re here to stand beside you and hold these facilities accountable.  

Our experienced wrongful death lawyers fight for the justice your family deserves. You’re grieving, angry, and searching for answers. If you're considering a nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, we can guide you every step of the way. 

When Nursing Homes Fail, Lives Are Lost 

Your loved one had the right to be protected and respected. When nursing homes neglect their duty, the consequences are deadly. Negligence isn’t just forgetfulness—it’s failure. And that failure can look like: 

• Ignored medical needs – Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. nursing homes have been cited for serious violations, including failing to give residents life-saving treatment. 
• Severe malnutrition or dehydration – Up to 85% of nursing home residents suffer from malnutrition, leading to weakness, infections, and even death. 
• Dangerous medication mistakes – Up to 27% of nursing home residents experience medication errors, including overdoses and missed doses, putting their lives at risk. 
• Physical abuse – Approximately 5 million nursing home residents suffer physical abuse, often from staff or other residents. Many endure bruises, broken bones, or worse. 
• Emotional torment – Psychological abuse—bullying, humiliation, or threats—affects elderly nursing home residents and can lead to depression and severe anxiety. 
• Filthy, unsafe conditions – Poor hygiene and unsanitary living spaces can cause deadly infections like MRSA, pneumonia, and sepsis. 
• Deadly falls – Falls kill 1,800 nursing home residents every year. Slippery floors, poor supervision, and lack of mobility aids are often to blame. 

If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time to take action. With one simple phone call you can be speaking with a personal injury lawyer at Horn Wright, LLP, and start the process of protecting you and your loved ones’ rights.  

The Hidden Dangers Inside Nursing Homes 

Far too often, wrongful deaths in nursing homes happen because of completely preventable mistakes. These are some of the most tragic causes: 

• Infections and Sepsis – Poor sanitation and ignored infections kill nearly 380,000 nursing home residents every year. 
• Falls and Broken Bones – Falls in nursing homes often lead to head trauma, fractured hips, and fatal complications. 
• Starvation and Dehydration – Nearly half of all nursing home residents don’t get proper nutrition, weakening their bodies and increasing their risk of death . 
• Horrific Bedsores – Over 2.5 million people suffer from pressure ulcers annually. If left untreated, these wounds can become infected and lead to sepsis. 
• Medication Errors – Wrong dosages, skipped meds, or giving patients the wrong drugs can cause organ failure, brain damage, or fatal overdoses. 
• Abuse That Turns Deadly – Physical or emotional mistreatment doesn’t just cause suffering—it can cause life-threatening health complications, including strokes and heart attacks. 

Your loved one deserved better. And you deserve justice. 

What You Can Fight For: Compensation That Matters 

Filing a wrongful death claim isn’t just about money—it’s about holding bad nursing homes accountable. That being said, financial compensation can help ease the burden of: 

• Medical Costs – Everything from emergency treatment to long-term care before their passing. 
• Funeral and Burial Expenses – The average funeral costs over $7,000, adding financial stress to an already unbearable loss. 
• Pain and Suffering – The agony your loved one endured before their death. 
• Loss of Companionship – No one can put a price on love, but the law does allow you to seek damages for the emotional loss. 
• Punitive Damages – If the nursing home’s actions were particularly reckless, you might be able to get extra damages to punish them and prevent this from happening to someone else. 

If you need guidance on elderly neglect compensation lawyers, we’re here to help you understand your rights and secure the justice your family deserves. 

You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone—We’re Here to Help 

If you suspect your loved one’s death was caused by neglect in assisted living facilities, don’t wait. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to hold them accountable. 

If you're unsure about skilled nursing facility liability, Horn Wright, LLP, can help you determine if the facility should be held responsible. 

Call us today for your free consultation. Our dedicated wrongful death attorneys are ready to listen, guide you, and help you seek the justice your loved one deserves. Let’s talk about what happened. Let’s hold them accountable.