Neglect case involving fatal fall filed
The family of a Pennsylvania man who died shortly after falling and fracturing his hip at an Oakmont nursing home has filed a lawsuit asking for reasonable compensation from the facility for neglect and causing his death.
The family of Charles Grice filed suit Thursday against Presbyterian SeniorCare over negligent operation of its nursing home, The Willows. Mr. Grice injured his hip when he fell unassisted out of his wheelchair. He died after surgery to fix his fractured hip.
The staff of The Willows failed to take necessary precautions with Mr. Grice's care even though he was assessed as being at high risk for falls. He had entered the nursing home for rehabilitation, and was to return to home.
