Bed Rail Suffocation in Nursing Homes

Tragically, those in nursing homes and care facilities sometimes die as the result of suffocation due to negligent bed and mattress issues, which result in the resident becoming trapped between a bed rail and mattress.  In these cases, often the bed mattress does not firmly meet the bed rail.  As a result, there is a gap between the bed rail and the mattress.

When a resident rolls over or moves in bed, the resident’s head can come off the top of the mattress or pillow and get stuck in this gap.  Residents in declining health often do not have the physical strength to raise or dislodge their head from this gap, and thus if they are in a position where they are unable to breathe, suffocation results unless they are quickly rescued.

Our Loved Ones Should Never Have to Die Such a Horrible Death

When bedrail suffocation results, we want to find out how such a tragedy was allowed to occur.  In some cases, it will be because of old or improperly-sized mattresses, or other similar factors.  In any event, those responsible should be held fully accountable for their negligence.

If Your Loved One Died in a Nursing Home Accident Due the Fault of Another, Please Call Us

As New York bed rail suffocation lawyers, we represent clients throughout the state of New York, including Buffalo, Ithaca, and Syracuse. We will meet with you at your convenience to learn about your loved one’s death, and we can explain how we can help.


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