Washington Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers: Elopement / Wandering
Loss of a resident should never happen in a nursing home, but it does. If your loved one has eloped (wandered off) from a nursing home, take immediate action by calling the authorities and an experienced attorney.
At The Garcia Law firm, with offices in Seattle, we have years of experience. We are often recognized as the leading elder law firm in the Western United States due to a record of success that includes multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. Our goal is to protect the rights of the elderly against abuse and neglect.
When Nursing Homes Fail their Residents
Many families are forced to rely on the care of nursing homes because their loved ones – victims of dementia or other impairments – are a risk to themselves. They need constant care, including protection from wandering off, that families just can’t provide themselves.
They trust that nursing homes can offer greater protection for their parents and grandparents. So, it is especially devastating when nursing homes lose the very residents they were charged with protecting.
Nursing homes fail seniors through negligent conduct in many ways:
- Failure of door alarms
- Failure of WanderGuard systems
- Negligent staffing / staff neglect
Contact Us
If a nursing home or care facility has lost a resident, or a resident was injured while wandering off, act quickly. Contact The Garcia Law Firm by calling toll free at 800.281.8515. We offer free and confidential consultations. There is never a fee – not even court costs of expenses – unless you win.
