When a loved one passes away in a nursing home, families are left grieving, searching for answers, and often wondering whether more could have been done. While death is an inevitable part of life, not all deaths in elder care facilities are natural or unavoidable. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we help families uncover the truth behind suspicious or preventable deaths and hold nursing homes legally accountable for their role in wrongful death cases.

What Is a Wrongful Death in a Nursing Home?

A wrongful death occurs when negligence, abuse, or neglect by a nursing home or its staff leads to the untimely and preventable death of a resident. These cases often reveal serious violations of duty, where proper care, supervision, or medical treatment could have saved a life.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes:

• Untreated Infections – Sepsis, UTIs, and pneumonia are often fatal when ignored or poorly managed.
• Falls and Head Injuries – Preventable falls can lead to fatal brain trauma or internal bleeding.
• Medication Errors – Overdoses, missed doses, or drug interactions can result in organ failure or coma.
• Dehydration or Malnutrition – Prolonged neglect of basic nutrition can weaken the immune system and lead to death.
• Physical Abuse – Blunt force trauma, suffocation, or restraint injuries can be fatal.
• Delayed Emergency Care – When staff fail to recognize or respond to a crisis, precious time is lost.

Wrongful death cases expose the failures of care systems that prioritize efficiency over humanity. These deaths are not just medical outcomes — they are legal violations.

Signs That a Nursing Home Death May Be Wrongful

It’s common for facilities to attribute deaths to “natural causes” without full transparency. Families should be alert to red flags:

• Sudden or unexplained decline in health
• Inconsistent or conflicting staff reports
• Unreported injuries or signs of trauma
• Missing or altered medical records
• Previous complaints or history of neglect at the facility
• Lack of timely emergency medical intervention

Our team urges families to trust their instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, there’s often a reason.

How We Investigate Wrongful Death Cases

At Michael Hill Trial Law, we take a meticulous approach to uncovering the truth and building strong legal claims:

• Review of Medical Records and Care Logs – We look for documentation gaps, late entries, or inconsistencies.
• Expert Medical Analysis – Our specialists determine whether proper care could have prevented the death.
• Interviews with Staff and Witnesses – We identify who knew what and when, and whether there was any cover-up.
• Inspection History of the Facility – Patterns of violations or citations can indicate systemic neglect.
• Surveillance Footage Review – In some cases, cameras provide crucial evidence of mistreatment.

We pursue every angle with care, determination, and compassion for grieving families.

Legal Remedies Available to Families

Filing a wrongful death lawsuit not only provides financial relief — it holds facilities accountable and can drive change.

Families may be entitled to:

• Funeral and burial costs
• Medical expenses incurred before death
• Loss of companionship and emotional suffering
• Loss of financial support from the deceased
• Punitive damages in cases of egregious misconduct or abuse

Our mission is not just to recover damages, but to ensure your loved one’s death is not swept under the rug.

Why Choose Michael Hill Trial Law?

We understand the heartbreak and frustration that comes with losing a loved one under suspicious circumstances. Our firm has extensive experience with elder abuse and wrongful death litigation — and we’re known for taking on even the most powerful nursing home corporations.

✔ Compassionate Legal Support – We treat every client like family.
✔ Aggressive Investigation and Litigation – We pursue justice relentlessly.
✔ No Upfront Fees – We only get paid if we win your case.
✔ National Recognition – Our firm is trusted by families across the country for elder neglect litigation.

Your Loved One Deserves Justice

You don’t have to accept vague explanations or dismissive answers. If you suspect that neglect or abuse played a role in your loved one’s death, you have a right — and a responsibility — to seek the truth.

📞 Call Michael Hill Trial Law today for a free and confidential consultation.
We will fight to protect your family’s legacy and ensure no other family suffers the same preventable loss.