Often times, as a result of a physical problem or a mental impairment, elderly people have difficulty swallowing. Regardless of the reason, if the problem is known to the nursing home, the resident should be assessed for what foods are safest for her to eat. At all times, the nursing home should monitor a resident who is a known choking risk when she is eating. The obvious danger to a resident with a problem swallowing is choking.

When a person chokes, they are unable to breathe making it impossible to get oxygen to the brain. When the brain is deprived of oxygen the consequences can be catastrophic brain damage or even death. If the resident was supposed to be monitored and choked as a result of the nursing home not fulfilling its responsibility, you may have a claim for nursing home abuse or neglect.

If you believe that your family member choked due to neglect by a nursing home anywhere in the United States, call us immediately. We work with lawyers throughout the country on cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. Some states have very short deadlines in which to act, so it is imperative that you act right away. Contact us immediately online or call us at 1-888-317-2525 for a free consultation.