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Wandering and elopement occur when a patient is left unsupervised, and it is a very dangerous form of neglect on the part of caretakers. Many nursing home residents suffer from Alzheimers disease and dementia, and it is not uncommon for individuals with these conditions to become disoriented by their surroundings or attempt to leave the facility.
Did negligent caretakers allow your loved one to wander?
You have the right to hold the facility responsible for the negligence of its staff and to file a claim for damages that arose out of your loved ones elopement.
Wandering is the result of inadequate nursing home intervention techniques. It is a basic type of nursing home neglect that affects a very specific group of people.
Those with cognitive disorders are at great risk of leaving the confines of a place where they are kept safe, and venturing out into a world where they can become disoriented, lost, frustrated, confused and worse. Some of the biggest risks of wandering or elopement include:
Patients who wander are at a heightened risk for injury in colder months, where temperatures dip low and can cause severe hypothermia. Colder temperatures can cause further harm to the patient and there is a clear risk of fatality if the elderly resident is not found in time.
Mr. Pitman is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Pitman was President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice in 2013 and is a current member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He lectures extensively on nursing home abuse and neglect and has authored numerous articles in the area of personal injury litigation.
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have a duty of care to keep patients safe, and that includes preventing those who suffer from cognitive disorders from leaving the premises.
There are numerous ways nursing home caretakers and staff can prevent wandering and elopement from occurring. These may include:
With proper assistance, patients in nursing homes should be safely guided through their everyday activities, not left alone, neglected, and with the potential to harm themselves. If you believe that your loved one is not receiving appropriate supervision and care, act quickly to preserve your family’s rights and your loved ones safety.
The care of your elderly loved one is not something that should be ignored or overlooked. At Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, our experienced team of Milwaukee based injury lawyers and legal professionals are ready to work for your family to get you the justice you deserve and the compensation that you need.
Allowing elderly patients with cognitive disorders to wander is a definite form of neglect. Receive a free consultation of your nursing home neglect case today.
Elopement and wandering incidents can place vulnerable nursing home residents at serious risk of injury or death. When a facility fails to provide proper supervision and safety measures, families may have legal options.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our nursing home neglect attorneys can help. Contact us to tell us about your case – the consultation is free. PKSD helps victims in all of Wisconsin, and our firm is conveniently located near you. We have an office in 1110 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr #320, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Call (414) 333-3333 to schedule your free case evaluation today.
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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 Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin.
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