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With the coronavirus outbreak making an impact throughout the country, it was recently revealed that the Kirkland nursing home responsible for the outbreak in Washington is facing fines and potential lawsuits for its poor response to the pandemic.
If one of your loved ones has died due to contracting COVID-19 in a nursing home, please contact Colburn Law today to discuss your case. We want to help you seek justice for any negligent actions that may have led to the infection and death of your loved one.
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Widely regarded as the epicenter of Washington state’s COVID-19 outbreak, Life Care Center of Kirkland was recently fined over $611,000 for their poor or other inadequate response in the early days of the pandemic.
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, among the list of deficiencies includes:
Additionally, the facility failed to prepare for the oncoming pandemic, with no indications from management that there were any concerns about potential infections. This includes a failure of the nursing home’s medical director to attend any meetings that may have gone over future concerns of any infections or outbreaks.
Any nursing home facility that may have directly contributed to the illness and death of elderly patients due to their negligence may also be held accountable for their actions. This negligence may include:
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If an elderly resident has wrongfully passed from COVID-19 due to a nursing home’s negligence, a couple key parties may be held liable for the wrongful death:
It is important to note that many of the healthcare professionals and caretakers tasked with the day-to-day care of patients and residents may not necessarily be accountable for the overarching negligence of a long-term care facility. Often, these employees are underpaid, overworked, and are not given the proper equipment, training, or considerations necessary by the facility and its management. In many situations, these caretakers are trying to make the best out of a difficult situation – well aware of the shortcomings they may have in the facility.
If one of your loved ones passed away in a nursing home due to COVID-19 and you suspect negligence played a factor, our Kirkland personal injury attorneys can help you determine if the facility is liable for your elderly loved one’s wrongful death.
We can help you fully investigate your case, collecting the data and evidence necessary to determine negligence. Using this, we can answer any questions you may have regarding legal recourse; if the nursing home can be held liable, we can begin the litigation process by forming a comprehensive case to seek justice for your elderly loved one’s wrongful death.
If you have any questions regarding the duty of care for a nursing home facility during this difficult time, please contact us today. We are here to assist those who are inquiring about their elderly loved one’s situation – or any matters regarding wrongful death claims for those in nursing.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. A trusted personal injury attorney near me can help you protect your rights and guide you through the process.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney and get the support you need to move forward.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney, Greg Colburn who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a Washington Personal Injury Attorney.
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