*** Special Notice Regarding the Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19***
One of the major impacts of the proliferation of the Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19 in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia is its unfortunate spread throughout many nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long term care facilities. Wilson & Parlett is a law firm that is experienced in handling cases related to the negligence of nursing homes and care facilities, but the rise of the Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19 has raised many new questions regarding the rights of residents and patients in the time of a pandemic.
Even though the Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19 has posed many new and unique challenges to the healthcare community, these facilities must still satisfy their proper duty of care to all of their residents and patients. This means that they must meet the industry standard for procedures and practices designed to limit exposure and infection amongst those who they care for, and to lessen the effects of the illness when it occurs.
If you or a loved one have experienced serious illness due to a facility’s failure to follow appropriate safety protocols and procedures, then you may have the right to make a claim against the facility or healthcare provider. Because of the rapidly evolving nature of the Novel Coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic, it is uncertain what, if any liability these facilities will ultimately have for the illness. We at Wilson & Parlett are here to help, and we remain available to serve the community and answer any questions you may have about serious injury or death resulting from the negligence of a nursing home or care facility. Please call our office for a free initial consultation and we will address each unique set of questions and circumstances on an individualized, case by case basis.
