As people age, they become more vulnerable to serious injuries. Even seniors who reside in assisted living facilities can suffer devastating harm, especially when their caregivers are negligent. If you’re an attorney who represents clients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury nursing homes, Cardinal LifeCare Consulting can help by providing expert witness and life care planning services.
Our specialists can review the facts of your case, determine the applicable standards of care, assess your patient’s medical records, evaluate the relevant medical literature, and create an evidence-based life care plan to use during settlement negotiations and litigation. If you have any questions about our methodology or would like to discuss your nursing care planning needs, call us today at 724-487-0519.
Common Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Nursing Homes
Depending on the severity of the injury, patients may have complex needs that require specialized care. Nursing interventions should be tailored to the patient’s symptoms to ensure maximum medical improvement. Common treatments for traumatic brain injuries include:
- Health education;
- Memory training;
- Physical impairments;
- Pain medication;
- Speech therapy;
- Emotional support and therapy; and
- Long-term rehabilitation.
If a nursing home resident suffers a brain injury due to negligence or abuse, the victim may have grounds for a tort claim against the at-fault caregiver or facility. It’s not uncommon for life care plans and expert witness testimony to play a key role in the success of these cases.
At Cardinal LifeCare Consulting, we can put you in touch with qualified medical professionals who have an in-depth understanding of traumatic brain injuries and nursing home standards of practice. These specialists can help determine whether or not medical malpractice took place and whether this negligence was the proximate cause of the injury.
Medical Cost Projections & Expert Witness Services for Brain Injury Attorneys
If you’re an attorney working on a medical malpractice case involving a patient who suffered a brain injury in a nursing home, Cardinal LifeCare Consulting is here to help. All of our life care planners and expert witnesses are well-credentialed professionals who have been extensively vetted. Call 724-487-0519 today to speak to a member of our team.
