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Case:
Williams vs. Tandem Health Care Inc.
Plaintiff:
Lucille Williams
Defendant:
Tandem Healthcare, Inc., et al
Date:
Mar 23, 2002
Amount:
$1.99 million
Compensatory Damages:
$1.99 million
Punitive Damages:
n/a
Location:
Florida
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to fall that resulted in a massive subdural hematoma, an unsafe environment, delays in the provision of care, and inconsistent and inappropriate documentation, as well as the other injuries.
Description:

Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented Lucille Williams who fell, hit her head, and died six days after being admitted to Tandem Health Care. Although determined to be at high risk for falls, she was not supervised appropriately. She was not taken to the hospital when she fell and complained of a headache, nor when she became lethargic. In fact, Ms. Williams was not taken to the hospital until ten hours after the traumatic fall. By that time there was so much pressure from the blood that her brain shut down. The jury returned a verdict of $1.99 million.