La Plata, MD Personal Injury Attorneys

Lawyers for Serious Injuries Caused by Negligence in La Plata, Maryland

People may be at risk of harm as they go about their daily lives. While car accidents and truck accidents are common reasons for injuries, harm can also occur when a property owner ignores a hazard, a nursing home fails to protect a vulnerable resident, a dog owner allows a dangerous animal to attack someone, or a manufacturer releases a defective product. People who have been injured because of the negligence of others will need to understand their legal options.

At Farmer & Klopfer, our lawyers represent people in La Plata, Maryland who have been injured in accidents or other situations. We take a thorough approach to personal injury claims, making sure all of our clients' damages are documented and establishing that they were injured because of negligence. We have the experience and dedication needed to fight for the compensation our clients deserve.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

When a family decides to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, they will want to make sure the facility is safe and that staff members will provide the proper medical care, supervision, and assistance. Unfortunately, a nursing home may be understaffed, its staff members may not be properly trained, or conditions in the facility may be unsafe. These issues or other forms of nursing home negligence can lead to serious injuries for residents.

Forms of Nursing Home Abuse

Physical abuse may occur in nursing homes when staff members mistreat residents. Unexplained bruises, cuts, or other injuries may be signs that a person is suffering abuse. Emotional and psychological abuse may also occur, and it may include shouts, threats, insults, intimidation, or deliberate isolation of a resident. Sexual abuse of nursing home residents may occur when staff members or other people believe that a person with dementia or other health issues will be unable to report what happened to them.

Nursing Home Neglect and its Consequences

Neglect can occur when a nursing home does not have enough staff members to meet the needs of all residents or when the proper procedures are not followed while providing care and assistance. Bedsores may develop when a resident is left in one position for too long. Malnutrition and dehydration can occur if residents who need assistance with eating and drinking are not provided with help at mealtimes. Falls may take place if residents are not supervised or are not provided with help when getting into or out of bed or moving around a facility.

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

An attack by a dog can lead to multiple types of serious injuries. Dog bites may cause deep puncture wounds and other injuries that may require surgery to repair. A person may experience injuries to soft tissues, nerve damage, or crushed bones. They may also be at risk of infections transmitted from a dog's mouth. The injuries in a dog attack may result in permanent scarring and disfigurement, and a person may experience significant emotional trauma.

Our lawyers can help dog bite victims take legal action against a dog's owner or anyone else who was responsible for their injuries. We can gather evidence of a dog's previous dangerous behavior, obtain statements from witnesses, and document the medical treatment that a person received. We will work to ensure that a victim of an animal attack can receive financial compensation for the harm they have suffered.

Slip and Fall Accidents and Dangerous Property Conditions

Premises liability cases may address situations where property owners or occupiers did not maintain their premises and did not take the proper steps to protect the safety of visitors. We can address slip and fall accidents caused by wet and slippery floors or other dangerous conditions.

When accidents take place at grocery stores or other businesses, we can determine whether they were caused by spills that were not cleaned up correctly, a lack of warning signs after mopping floors, or a failure to provide floor mats to prevent water from being tracked in through a building's entrances. We can also determine whether fall injuries that took place outdoors were caused by cracked sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, or other unsafe conditions.

Other dangerous conditions that can lead to injuries may include inadequate lighting that prevents people from seeing hazards in parking lots, stairwells, or other locations. Structural failures such as collapsing balconies or defective railings may lead to falls or other types of injuries. Injuries can occur at swimming pools because of inadequate fencing, missing drain covers, or a lack of supervision. Negligent security could lead to crimes such as assault or robbery, and property owners may be held liable for failing to protect visitors.

Contact Our La Plata Personal Injury Lawyers

The team at Farmer & Klopfer can help injury victims understand their rights and take steps to obtain financial compensation for their damages. In addition to motor vehicle accidents, premises liability cases, and nursing home injuries, we can also address injuries caused by medical malpractice, defective products, and other forms of negligence. Contact our La Plata, MD personal injury attorneys at 301-843-3890 to schedule a free consultation.